Geography
Lake Jackson lies south of Houston and southwest of Galveston, just north of the Gulf of Mexico.
Cultural Attractions
The city boasts the Dr. Freeman's Antique/Historical Dental Museum, Jackson Plantation Archaeological Site, and Sea Center Texas. The college campus houses the Museum of Natural Science.
Recreation
The city's Wilderness Park offers a hiking trail, views of the Brazos River, and wildlife, including wild pigs and alligators, spread out over 482 acres.
Historical
In the early 1940s, Lake Jackson was created as a housing project for employees of Dow Chemical Co.
Economy
Top employers include Dow Chemical Co., the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and Infinity Group.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 27,579
- Population under 55:
- 77.8%
- Population over 55:
- 22.2%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Low
- Closest large city:
- Houston
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Poor
- Temperature:
- 96°F July High, 40°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $62,312
- Median home price:
- $125,000
- Average property tax:
- $18
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 8.8%
- Average
- Cost of living:
- Low
Employment Projections
Education
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 1
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 1
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 13
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 1/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 3/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 55/7
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 66
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