2024 Compare Cities Economy:
Jackson, TN vs Killeen, TX

Change Cities
Highlights
- Household income in Killeen, is 16% more than it is in Jackson and is 33% below the National Average.
- Jackson unemployment rate is 5.5%.
- Killeen unemployment rate is 8.7%.
 Jackson, TNKilleen, TXUnited States
 Unemployment Rate5.5%8.7%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth1.9%1.9%1.6%
 Future Job Growth39.9%35.6%33.5%
 Sales Taxes9.8%8.3%6.2%
 Income Taxes0.0%0.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$26,133$24,941$37,638
 Household Income$44,778$52,072$69,021
 Family Median Income$57,319$57,452$85,028
 space
 Est. Households By Income
 Jackson, TNKilleen, TXUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K17.8%10.8%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K6.2%4.1%3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K11.2%11.1%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K9.5%10.4%8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K9.5%11.5%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K8.9%9.5%7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K9.2%12.7%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K9.3%12.9%12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K11.1%12.2%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K3.5%3.0%7.8%
 Income greater than 200K3.8%1.9%9.5%
 space1
 Population By Occupation
 Jackson, TNKilleen, TXUnited States
 Management, business, finance13.7%11.7%16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science2.0%3.9%6.5%
 Community, social services2.1%2.2%1.8%
 Legal1.1%0.3%1.2%
 Education, library7.0%6.8%6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment3.2%1.2%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology6.8%4.8%6.2%
 Healthcare support5.0%3.5%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.9%3.0%2.1%
 Food preparation, serving6.0%7.6%5.4%
 Building maintenance4.8%4.1%3.6%
 Personal care2.6%3.4%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support21.9%24.1%20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry0.4%0.2%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair4.3%10.7%8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving17.2%12.6%13.1%
Reviews for Jackson    11 Reviews

Over 2 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 8 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 Killeen    20 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Having a low cost of living does not mean MOVE HERE! It should be a warning sign for what is wrong with this place. Bestplaces.net has Temple included with this  More

   |    Reply

Our family moved here from Ft Worth looking for a smaller city, slower pace, and friendlier people. Plus we wanted to be near to an active military base that serviced  More

   |    Reply

I've lived in Killeen since 1998 when I was assigned here in the Army and loved it so much me and my wife decided to retire here from the Army in 2001. My wife likes the  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Killeen


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.