Jackson, Kentucky

Jackson: a city in Mercer County, Kentucky.

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Jackson is a city located in the county of Mercer in the U.S. state of Kentucky.

Quick Facts about Jackson

State Kentucky (United States)
County Mercer County
Latitude & Longitude 37.8251,-84.8708
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 05:29:19 (6th November 2026)
Weather 62℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

Jackson is located at 37°49'30"N 84°52'15"W (37.8250800, -84.8707900).

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Weather

62°F
Partly Sunny
1 to 8 mph NW Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 1 to 8 mph.

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Jackson, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
156213 Asbury University Wilmore (KY) 40390-1198

Nearby Transit Stations (1)

Rail and bus stations connected to Jackson, KY. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
LVL Louisville, Kentucky 720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd. BUS

Closest post offices linked to Jackson.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Harrodsburg Post Office Harrodsburg (KY) 40330

Other places with the same name (14)

  • Jackson, Mississippi The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. with a population of 157,821 people.
  • Jackson, Tennessee The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee. with a population of 67,402 people.
  • Jackson, Michigan city in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States. with a population of 32,374 people.
  • Jackson, Missouri city in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States. with a population of 14,699 people.
  • Jackson, Wyoming town in the Jackson Hole valley of Teton County, Wyoming, United States. with a population of 10,572 people.
  • Jackson, Pennsylvania Township in northwestern Columbia County, Pennsylvania. with a population of 8,379 people.
  • Jackson, Georgia county seat of Butts County, Georgia, United States. with a population of 5,332 people.
  • Jackson, California county seat of Amador County, California. with a population of 4,973 people.
  • Jackson, Alabama city in Clarke County, Alabama, United States. with a population of 4,582 people.
  • Jackson, Wisconsin village in Washington County, Wisconsin. with a population of 4,547 people.
  • Jackson, Louisiana town in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. with a population of 3,707 people.
  • Jackson, Kentucky city in Breathitt County, Kentucky, United States. with a population of 1,917 people.
  • Jackson, South Carolina town in Aiken County, South Carolina. with a population of 1,815 people.
  • Jackson, Minnesota city in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States. with a population of 1,619 people.

Other cities in Mercer County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mercer County , KY.

City Name Population Title
Harrodsburg 8,544 City in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, United Sates of America

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