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Jacksons' Gap, AL

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Population
827
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
642 ft
Median Home Value
$114,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$736/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$32,228
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Jacksons' Gap

Jackson's Gap offers a quiet, laid-back slice of lake living in east-central Alabama. Located along the shores of Lake Martin in Tallapoosa County, the small town gives residents plenty of space, wooded ridges, and direct access to some of the best boating and fishing in the state. Living here means enjoying a peaceful, scenic setting while staying within an easy drive of shopping, dining, and healthcare in nearby Alexander City and Dadeville.

2021 03 18 Jackson's Gap, AL Post Office

The community traces its roots back to the early 1800s, starting as a small trading post and growing around family farms, mills, and Jackson's Gap Baptist Church. The filling of Lake Martin in the 1920s brought the water right to the town's edge, transforming it into a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Today, Jackson's Gap appeals to homebuyers who want a slower pace, close-knit rural surroundings, and spots like Horseshoe Bend National Military Park just minutes away.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0ratingRural FitA+97.1rating

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