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City of Jackson, Missouri

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About homes in Jackson

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Jackson in Cape Girardeau County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1991Median year built1U.S. 1980
38%Built before 1980117% built since 2010
1991Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1992
75%Detached single-family110% in 5+ unit buildings
71%Owner-occupied168% statewide
$240kMedian home value1Missouri median $230k

The median home in the city of Jackson was built in 1991, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Missouri median of 1978. That is newer than the Cape Girardeau County median of 1982.1 Jackson's housing is newer than the national mix: 38% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 17% date from 2010 or later. The largest single share, 29%, dates from 1980-1999. That makes it an older stock than Cape Girardeau County as a whole (48% built before 1980).1 On houses from the 1980s and 1990s, polybutylene supply lines, builder-grade windows and first-generation openers are the usual items a contractor confirms before quoting. Owner-occupied and rented homes in Jackson are of similar age: median build years 1991 and 1992.1

Housing in Jackson is mostly detached single-family: 75% of units, with 10% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. 71% of occupied homes in Jackson are owner-occupied, in line with the Missouri share of 68%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Jackson is valued at $240,000 (ACS), close to the Missouri median of $230,300. Within Cape Girardeau County the median is $220,700, so Jackson sits above it.1

The Cape Girardeau Muni Ap station averages 90 nights a year at or below 32°F and 22 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles. Summers bring about 47 days a year at or above 90°F.2,3 Rainfall is substantial: about 48 inches a year, 13 days of it an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one.

Heating dominates the year: about 4,177 heating degree days against 1,566 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope. Jackson sits in IECC climate zone 4A (Mixed-Humid).4 Building permits in Jackson are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Jackson housing units by year built
Before 19407%
1940-19597.5%
1960-197923%
1980-199928.9%
2000-200916.5%
2010 or later17%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Cape Girardeau Muni Ap, 11.6 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Jackson, MO?

Most home remodeling projects in Jackson, MO land between $14,750 and $77,900, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Jackson?

The median home in the city of Jackson was built in 1991, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Missouri median of 1978. That is newer than the Cape Girardeau County median of 1982. Jackson's housing is newer than the national mix: 38% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 17% date from 2010 or later. The largest single share, 29%, dates from 1980-1999. That makes it an older stock than Cape Girardeau County as a whole (48% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Jackson climate like for exterior work?

The Cape Girardeau Muni Ap station averages 90 nights a year at or below 32°F and 22 at or below 20°F. Summers bring about 47 days a year at or above 90°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 48 inches a year, 13 days of it an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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