Welcome to Jackson ...
Jackson is located in Beaverhead County<1>.
When the people of Jackson refer to themselves (known as a demonym), they frequently use Jacksonian<2>
Jackson is 6,470 feet [1,972 m] above sea level.<3> In other words, the elevation of Jackson is about 1¼ mile [or ~2 km] above sea level.
Time Zone: Jackson lies in the Mountain Time Zone (MST/MDT) and observes daylight saving time
Jackson lies within the (406) area code.
The ZIP code for Jackson: 59736<4>
Communities Also Named Jackson ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 73 communities that are also named Jackson - they are located in Alabama (2), Arkansas (2), California, Colorado, Georgia (2), Idaho, Illinois, Indiana (3), Iowa, Kansas (2), Kentucky (2), Louisiana, Maine, Maryland (2), Michigan (2), Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri (3), Nebraska, Nevada (2), New Hampshire, New Jersey (3), New Mexico (2), New York (2), North Carolina (2), North Dakota, Ohio (7), Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania (5), Rhode Island, South Carolina (2), South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas (3), Utah, Virginia, Washington (2), West Virginia (2), Wisconsin and Wyoming.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Jackson.
Communities near Jackson ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Jackson.
- Polaris
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Polaris
- Polaris is located in Beaverhead County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Polaris <5>
- Wisdom
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wisdom
- Wisdom is located in Beaverhead County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wisdom <5>
- Elkhorn ‑ Historic
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast) - Bannack ‑ Historic
(24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bannack
- Bannack is located in Beaverhead County
- Carmen
(25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carmen have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carmen
- Carmen is located in Lemhi County (ID)
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Carmen <5>
- Salmon
(27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Salmon have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salmon
- Salmon is located in Lemhi County (ID)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,182 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Salmon <5>
- Argenta
(27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Argenta
- Argenta is located in Beaverhead County
- Gibbonsville
(28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gibbonsville have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gibbonsville
- Gibbonsville is located in Lemhi County (ID)
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gibbonsville <5>
- North Fork
(28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Fork have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Fork
- North Fork is located in Lemhi County (ID)
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for North Fork <5>
- Lion City ‑ Historic
(28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Jackson. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Jackson.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Jackson. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Jackson.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Jackson. See our Newspapers Page for Jackson.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Jackson ...
Looking for more information about Jackson? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Jackson, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Jackson.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Jackson. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Montana: https://mt.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Montana's counties, including Beaverhead, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | A demonym is the name for a resident of a community which is usually derived from (or is related to) the name of that community. In other words, it's how the residents of Jackson refer to themselves. It's important to note that there aren't any rules for taking a community's name and turning it into a demonym. A demonym is informal and while the majority of Jackson may use one name, keep in mind that others may use something different. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Jackson - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Jackson). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Jackson or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |