Jackson, MO County is home to a diverse range of religious congregations. From the historic churches of the early settlers, to more modern houses of worship, Jackson County has a place for everyone. The county has many small churches, as well as several larger ones. Most of these churches are associated with either Protestant or Catholic denominations, but there is also a Jewish synagogue in the area. These churches are all active in their communities, providing spiritual guidance and support to people of all beliefs. In addition to traditional services, many of these congregations host special events and other activities that bring the community together and help foster understanding and friendship among those of different faiths. No matter one’s beliefs, Jackson County provides a welcoming place for people to come together around shared faith.
53.4% of the people in Jackson County are religious:
- 13.4% are Baptist
- 0.8% are Episcopalian
- 10.6% are Catholic
- 1.6% are Lutheran
- 5.3% are Methodist
- 3.7% are Pentecostal
- 1.7% are Presbyterian
- 4.2% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 11.1% are another Christian faith
- 0.1% are Judaism
- 0.3% are an eastern faith
- 0.4% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.