Jackson, Missouri

About Jackson

Jackson, MO is a close-knit town located in southeastern Missouri with an estimated population of 15,929.

Jackson holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 10.75 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,482 residents per square mile.

📰 Jackson News Today

• Ted "Teddy Bear" Farrow Obituary Aug 13, 2026 McCombs Funeral Home · Aug 13
• Jackson, Missouri: Heat may impact trash collection KFVS12 · Jul 27
• Jacobi Jackson - 2025-26 Wrestling Roster mutigers.com · Jul 3
• Corey James Gettings Obituary Jun 17, 2026 - Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel · Jun 26
• Missouri voters pass Amendment 2, requiring Jackson County to elect its assessor KCUR · Aug 4

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Jackson Unique

• One of 17 places in the US named Jackson — but the Missouri one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southeastern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.

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 15,929.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Jackson

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Jackson

• Barrel 131
• Machos Tacos
• Mario and Angela's Italian Eatery
• Momo's Favorite Treats Bakery
• Stooges Restaurant
• The Cheesecake Ninja
• The Ground-A-Bout (café)
• American Ice Cream
• Lloyd's
• Sonny Side Cafe

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Jackson

• Brookside Park reviews ★
• Jackson Walking Path reviews ★
• Litz Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Jackson

• EAST ELEMENTARY
• GORDONVILLE ATTENDANCE CTR
• JACKSON MIDDLE
• JACKSON SR. HIGH
• NORTH ELEM.
• ORCHARD DRIVE ELEM.
• RUSSELL HAWKINS JR. HIGH
• SOUTH ELEM.
• WEST LANE ELEM.

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Jackson

🏘️ Nearby Communities