2017 SNAPSHOT

COMMISSIONER DISTRICT BOUNDARIES

OUR MISSION
Jackson County government, in cooperation Sara Lightner
with the community and local government units, Rodney Walz
strives through a planned process to deliver David K. Elwell
quality services that address public needs.

Jon Williams Carl Rice Jr

JACKSON COUNTY DEMOGRAPHICS Daniel J. Mahoney

RESIDENTS SQUARE MILES TOWNSHIPS VILLAGES Allan Tompkins

160,000 723 19 7 Philip S. Duckham

Chairman
James Shotwell,
Jr.

BUILDINGS AND SERVICE CENTERS

 AIRPORT  LIFEWAYS
 COURTHOUSE  NORTHLAWN
OUR VALUES COMPLEX
 DEPT OF
QUALITY COMMUNITY EFFICIENCY TRANSPORTATION  TOWER
HUMAN SERVICES BUILDING
INTEGRITY TEAMWORK 
BUILDING  YOUTH
ACCOUNTABILITY BUILDING
 JAIL
WHERE OUR MONEY COMES FROM FUNDING OUR 2017 SERVICES
GENERAL FUND REVENUES GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
Public Safety
$47,489,224 Taxes $23,159,500
$47,489,224 $13,385,091

0% Transfer in $5,960,939 Transfer Out

4% 0% $10,656,055
6%
Charges $6,969,899 7% Judicial $9,598,397
16% 28%
2%
Fines $1,084,500 General Gov
2% 49% 16% $7,569,209
Interest $740,402 Social Services
15%
$3,326,663
Intergovernmental
20% 23% Legislative $194,483
12% $7,661,083
Licenses/Permits
$106,575 Other $2,759,326
Other $1,806,326

WANT TO LEARN MORE? $60,000,000

GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
$46,591,696 $48,661,285 $47,902,914 $47,489,224 $48,400,931
$50,000,000
$40,000,000
$30,000,000
$20,000,000
$10,000,000
$-
2015 2016 2017 2018 Draft 2019
ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET
TRANSFERS $8,389,588 $9,094,677 $8,853,639 $10,656,055 $7,570,3 64
CHECK OUT MORE JACKSON COUNTY PERSONNEL SERVICES $27,483,483 $28,448,231 $28,229,565 $25,845,476 $29,895,226
OTHER $3,798,828 $3,505,639 $3,841,912 $3,577 ,029 $3,572,5 29
BUDGET INFORMATION! CONTRACT SERVICES $4,821,798 $5,274,737 $4,869,888 $5,107 ,005 $5,047,6 95
SUPPLIES & MATERIALS $2,097,999 $2,338,001 $2,107,910 $2,303 ,659 $2,315,1 17
 FAST FACTS - JACKSON COUNTY, MI | 2017

1992 Warren Ave, Jackson, MI 49203

CONTACT US: CONTACT US: 517-788-4320
517-788-4405 If you have any questions, please contact Jackson County parks are the perfect
There’s always something to do at JCDOT at 517-788-4230.
the Jackson County Fairgrounds! place for fun and relaxation. Enjoy
some of our many attractions such as:
 Jackson County Fair
A department of the County since the road  18 county parks
 Beer Fest
commission was absorbed in 2013, the  Over 500 holes of golf
 Concerts
Jackson County Department of Transporta-
 Car shows and more! tion works to provide safe roads for our  188 lakes
Our 14,000 sq. ft. American 1 Event community.  Beaches
Center is also perfect for large
events! With drivers and mechanics based at gar-  Campgrounds
ages in Jackson, Clark Lake, Henrietta, and
 And The Cascades splash pad
Parma, JCDOT maintains over 1500 miles
JUAN ZAPATA, of road throughout the County in all weath- Jackson County Parks also offers three
MANAGER er conditions. firework displays for summer holidays,
CONTACT US: 517-788– 4255
a weekly summer concert series, and
more! Jackson County is the place to be
The Jackson County Airport is for summer fun.
“flying Jackson forward!”
 700 acres
 An ILS system
 100+ aviation aircraft ranging
from single engine planes to
business jet aircrafts
 Car rentals available
Stay informed by reading our Annual
Reports & Newsletters
 FAST FACTS - JACKSON COUNTY, MI | 2017
PUBLIC SERVICES WE PROVIDE
County Clerk Prosecuting Senior Services
Attorney Court Calendar Court Records Reports

Courts Drain Transportation In 2017, the 12th Judicial District Court saw
3,828 criminal cases, 7,082 civil cases, and (517) 788-4364
Health Finance MSU Extension
18,981 traffic cases for a total of 29,891.
5,503 people served in 2017, including
Jail G.I.S. County Fair 267,836 meals for 1,143 homebound
Register of Equalization Veterans seniors
Deeds Affairs 1,976 senior center participants
MiSDU Contact Us
1,252 average meals/day for Meals on
Sheriff Planning Youth Center FAQs
“In keeping with the best interest of children, Wheels and Senior Sites
Treasurer Emergency Parks and
the Jackson County Friend of the Court will
Preparedness Recreation
provide quality services in a fair and respectful
manner.”

Brochure of programs Total Incidents 28,520

FAQs ADA Requests Contact Us
we have to offer.
Total Pistol Permits issued 6,126
Environmental Health Statistics
Total Freedom of Information
Food Service Licenses Issued 467 2,530
Act Requests
*Restaurant Inspections 758
Sewage Disposal Permits Issued 245 Arrests 1,837
Wells Abandoned 116 Cat Dog
Intake 1083 Intake 924 OWI Arrests 212
Campground Inspections 27
Immunizations Given 4,713 Cat Dog Citations Issued 2,790
555 Adopts. 380
*Includes fixed food establishments, vending, special Adopts.
transitory food units, and follow-up inspections. Traffic Stops 8,852
 OTHER FAST FACTS - JACKSON COUNTY, MI
GENERAL POPULATION ECONOMY
Population By Races (2017/2018) Median Household Income Jackson County Michigan
Race Population % of Total In 1999 dollars $43,171 $44,667
Total Population 160,248 100 In 2013 inflation-adjusted dollars $46,615 $48,411
White 140,507 87
Black or African American 12,739 7 Jackson County Michigan
Per Capita Income
Hispanic or Latino 4,837 3
In 1999 dollars $20,171 $22,168
Two or More Races 4,016 2
In 2013 inflation-adjusted dollars $22,613 $25,681
Some Other Race 1,224 >1
Asian 1,137 >1  Per capita income is the average per-person income and is derived
American Indian 592 >1 by dividing all the sources of income in an area by the total
Three or More Races 263 >1 population.

AGRICULTURE LABOR FORCE

Highlights Jackson County Michigan
Employment Status For Jackson County Michigan
Acres in production 183,111 9,948,564 Total Population 16 Years
Number of farms
And Over (2013)
1,073 52,194 Number Percent Number Percent

Average size of farm 171 acres 191 acres

Population 16 years and over: 128,004 7,865,350
Average age of principal 58 years 57.6 years
farm operator In labor force 74,934 58.5% 4,864,014 61.8%

Farm gate sales $78,186,000 $8,678,050,000 In armed forces 146 0.1% 4,597 0.1%

Civilian: 74,788 58.4% 4,859,417 61.8%

Jackson’s top three areas of agriculture production by volume of sales:
Employed 65,357 51.1% 4,242,948 53.9%
 Grains, oilseeds, dry beans, and dry peas Unemployed 9,431 7.4% 616,469 7.8%
 Milk and other dairy products from cows Not in labor force 53,070 41.5% 3,001,336 38.2%
 Poultry and eggs