2025 Compare Cities Economy:
Jackson, TN vs Baraboo, WI

Change Cities
Highlights
- Household income in Baraboo, is 35% more than it is in Jackson and is 14% below the National Average.
- Jackson unemployment rate is 5.5%.
- Baraboo unemployment rate is 5.6%.
 Jackson, TNBaraboo, WIUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.6%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock1.0%1.6%
 Future Job Growth39.9%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes9.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock6.3%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$26,133  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$60,427$69,021
 Family Median Income$57,319  Unlock$85,028
 space
 Est. Households By Income
 Jackson, TNBaraboo, WIUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock8.9%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K6.2%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock10.1%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K9.5%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock7.2%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K8.9%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock11.2%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K9.3%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock21.1%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K3.5%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock3.9%9.5%
 space1
 Population By Occupation
 Jackson, TNBaraboo, WIUnited States
 Management, business, finance13.7%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock5.9%6.5%
 Community, social services2.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock0.2%1.2%
 Education, library7.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock1.8%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology6.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock3.8%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.9%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock8.9%5.4%
 Building maintenance4.8%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock1.4%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support21.9%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair4.3%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock16.3%13.1%
Reviews for Jackson    11 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Let me tell you. Jackson Tennessee has become a literal hell hole. This is where America sends it's dreams to die. The city is riddled with crime and it's a small city  More

   |    Reply

We moved to Jackson in 2015 and have enjoyed getting to know this great community. We are pleased with the hospitality of the residents here. We have 4 Colleges and  More

   |    Reply

Over 9 years ago

West TN is hot and humid during the months of May, June, July, August, and  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Jackson

Reviews for Baraboo    4 Reviews

Overall I think Baraboo is a great place. The economy hasn't been all that great lately, but there are good jobs in the area. This is extremely true if you have a good  More

   |    Reply

Over 15 years ago

We moved here several years ago and have never regretted it. Progressive government, good schools and churches. Near enougn to Madison and yet far enough away to be  More

   |    Reply

Over 16 years ago

It seems in Baraboo,WI the cost keeps going up, but the jobs or pay  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Baraboo


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.