Jackson, Wyoming
About Jackson
Jackson, WY is a close-knit town located in northwestern Wyoming counting 10,680 people who proudly call it home. It ranks as the 10th largest municipality in Wyoming.
Jackson holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2.96 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,608 residents per square mile.
📰 Jackson News Today
- Obituary for Sandra "Sandy" Griffin Jowdy Kane Funeral Home · Aug 18
- Teton Pass closed after multi-vehicle crash Jackson Hole News&Guide · Aug 17
- Seven injured after RV with trailer crashes into passenger vehicle on Teton Pass KHOL 89.1 FM · Aug 18
- Teton Pass crash sends juvenile to hospital with serious injuries East Idaho News · Aug 18
- Remember to vote on Tuesday! buckrail.com · Aug 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Jackson Unique
- A top-25 city in Wyoming by population (#10 of 99 incorporated places).
- One of 17 places in the US named Jackson — but the Wyoming one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northwestern Wyoming, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 10,680.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Jackson
- Annie’s Thai Kitchen — thai
- Bapp — korean
- Bin 22
- Bubba's BBQ — american
- Cafe Genevieve
- Cowboy Coffee — coffee shop (café)
- Cutty's Grill — american
- D.O.G. — american
- Everest Momo Shack — nepalese
- Gather
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Lassiter Fine Art · Art gallery
- Mangelsen Images of Nature Gallery · Art gallery
- Antler Arch · Attraction
- Jackson Hole Historical Society Museum · Museum
- National Museum of Wildlife Art of the United States · Museum
- Wilcox Gallery · Art gallery
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Jackson
- Community Garden · Garden reviews ★
- Karns Meadow reviews ★
- May Park reviews ★
- May Park Community Gardens · Garden reviews ★
- Mike Yokel Park reviews ★
- Miller Park reviews ★
- Murie Family Park reviews ★
- Phil Baux Park reviews ★
- Powderhorn Park reviews ★
- Rangeview Park reviews ★
- Russ Garaman Park reviews ★
- Town Square reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Jackson
- Colter Elementary
- Jackson Elementary
- Jackson Hole High School
- Jackson Hole Middle School
- Munger Mountain Elementary School
- Summit Innovations School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- St Johns Medical Center ★★★★★ (5/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.