




Jackson, South Carolina
Jackson, SC Profile
Jackson, SC, population 1,625 , is located
in South Carolina's Aiken county,
about 14.8 miles from Augusta and 63.7 miles from Columbia.
In the 90's the population of Jackson has declined by about 3%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Jackson has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Jackson area were higher than South Carolina's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the South Carolina average.
Jackson Statistics
Jackson Gender Information
Males in Jackson: 789 (49%)
Females in Jackson: 836 (51%)
As % of Population in Jackson
Race Diversity in Jackson
White: 89%
African American: 9%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Jackson
Age Diversity in Jackson
Median Age in Jackson: 40.4 (Males in Jackson: 39.2, Females in Jackson: 41.8)
Jackson Males Under 20: 15%
Jackson Females Under 20: 12%
Jackson Males 20 to 40: 10%
Jackson Females 20 to 40: 12%
Jackson Males 40 to 60: 14%
Jackson Females 40 to 60: 14%
Jackson Males Over 60: 10%
Jackson Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Jackson
Jackson Household Average Size: 2.4 people
Jackson Median Household Income: $ 35,924
Jackson Median Value of Homes: $ 65,600
Law Enforcement in Jackson
Reported crimes in the Jackson area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 3
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 243
Burglary: 43
Larceny-theft: 33
Motor vehicle theft: 4
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,857
Jackson Location Information
Elevation: 204 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Jackson
New Ellenton 8.9 Miles
Clearwater 13.3 Miles
Burnettown 13.6 Miles
Gloverville 14.1 Miles
Augusta 14.8 Miles
North Augusta 15.9 Miles
Aiken 16.7 Miles
Belvedere 16.9 Miles
Hephzibah 17.9 Miles
Windsor 19.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Jackson
(Population 100,000+)
Augusta 14.8 Miles
Columbia 63.7 Miles
Savannah 94.8 Miles
Athens 101.6 Miles
Charlotte 142.2 Miles
Atlanta 152.7 Miles
Columbus 195.2 Miles
Fayetteville 204.9 Miles
Jacksonville"> Jacksonville 207.2 Miles
Winston-Salem 211.0 Miles
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Facts
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Drug Overdose
A drug overdose occurs when you consume more drugs than your body can tolerate. Drug users are constantly flirting with the risk of a drug overdose. There is a
fine line between the high they're seeking and serious injury or death. While many victims of drug overdose recover without long term effects, there
can be serious consequences. Some drug overdoses cause the failure of major
organs like the kidneys or liver, or failure of whole systems like the
respiratory or circulatory systems. Patients who survive drug overdose may need
kidney dialysis, kidney or liver transplant, or ongoing care as a result of
heart failure, stroke, or coma. Death can occur in almost any drug overdose
situation, particularly if treatment is not started immediately.
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
Addiction
Addiction is one of the many consequences of so-called 'casual' drug and alcohol abuse. A loss of control over drugs and alcohol can be driven by physical or psychological factors, or sometimes both. Physical addiction takes place when the body comes to need a drug to function normally. If it is not taken, unpleasant withdrawal symptoms occur. The only way to avoid this is to take more of the drug. Psychological addiction takes place when an individual comes to rely on a drug to supply good feelings, such as relaxation, self-confidence, self esteem, and freedom from anxiety. This is not just a casual desire, it's a powerful compulsion.
Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
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