Jackson County Map, Florida
Explore the definitive interactive map and reference guide to Jackson County, Florida. With a population of 47,409 living across 918 square miles of land, Jackson County is one of 15 counties in the Northwest Florida region. The county seat is Marianna, and the county carries the FIPS identifier 12063 in U.S. Census and USGS datasets.
An agricultural county in the eastern Panhandle, Jackson holds Florida's only limestone cave system open for tours — Florida Caverns State Park — and rolling farmland unusual for the state.
Jackson County at a glance
A concise reference summary of Jackson County's key statistics — useful for research, real estate, relocation, travel planning, GIS workflows, journalism, and civics education.
- Official name
- Jackson County
- County seat
- Marianna
- FIPS code
- 12063
- Region
- Northwest Florida
- Established
- 1822
- Named for
- Andrew Jackson, first military governor of Florida.
- Land area
- 918 sq mi
- Water area
- 37 sq mi
- Total area
- 955 sq mi
- Population (2020)
- 47,409
- Population density
- 52 / sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time
Where is Jackson County, Florida?
Jackson County is located in the Northwest Florida region of Florida, one of 67 counties that make up the state. Its county seat, Marianna, is the administrative hub — home to the courthouse, county commission chambers, tax collector, property appraiser, supervisor of elections, and clerk of the circuit court.
The county spans a total of 955 square miles — 918 of land and 37 of water — and operates on Central Time. Federal agencies including the U.S. Census Bureau, USGS, and FEMA reference the county by its FIPS code, 12063, in datasets, boundary files, and hazard mapping.
Jackson County shares borders with 5 neighboring counties: Holmes County, Washington County, Calhoun County, Liberty County, Gadsden County. Use the interactive map above to explore where those boundaries meet or jump directly to any neighboring county page for a side-by-side comparison.
Jackson County geography & landscape
Karst uplands with sinks, caves, and springs; the Apalachicola and Chipola Rivers; Lake Seminole on the northern border.
The county's overall footprint — 918 square miles of land plus 37 square miles of water — places it in the mid-range of Florida's 67 counties by area. Elevation across most of Florida is modest, and land-use, drainage basins, and habitat corridors defined by state and federal agencies (Florida Department of Environmental Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and the Water Management Districts) shape how growth and conservation coexist here.
Economy & industry in Jackson County
Agriculture (peanuts, cotton, cattle), Chipola College, correctional facilities, and manufacturing.
Employment, tax base, and land use in Jackson County reflect its location in Northwest Florida and its position in the state's middle tier of population. Economic development authorities, chambers of commerce, and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity publish updated employer and workforce data for the county on their portals.
History of Jackson County
Established 1822 alongside Escambia and Duval, one of the original Territorial counties. Marianna was the site of an 1864 Civil War battle in which cadets defended the town.
Established in 1822, Jackson County is one of Florida's earliest counties. Its boundaries, seat, and government have evolved through territorial, statehood, Reconstruction, and modern eras — a lineage documented by the Florida Historical Society, the State Archives of Florida, and the Jackson County Historical Commission or equivalent local body.
Tourism & things to do in Jackson County
Florida Caverns State Park, Merritt's Mill Pond (Blue Springs), Lake Seminole, and the Chipola River.
Whether you're planning a weekend trip, a longer stay, or a day drive from a neighboring county, Jackson County offers a mix of natural, cultural, and community attractions tied to its Northwest Florida identity. For the latest hours, admission fees, and seasonal events, check the county's official tourism development council and the Florida State Parks portal (floridastateparks.org).
Cities, towns & communities in Jackson County
Jackson County contains the following incorporated cities, towns, and notable census-designated places. Each municipality provides local services, zoning, and police protection within the broader county jurisdiction. Use the ZIP code lookupto jump between Florida counties instantly.
Getting to Jackson County
Access routes and regional transportation infrastructure serving Jackson County.
- I-10
- US-90
- US-231
- SR-71
- Marianna Municipal (MAI)
Jackson County GIS, parcel & boundary data
Jackson County's authoritative boundary lines, parcel data, zoning layers, flood zones, and land-use inventories are maintained by county government and state agencies. Use the official links in the sidebar for parcel lookups, appraiser searches, and record requests. For statewide GIS, the Florida Geographic Data Library (FGDL) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection publish downloadable layers keyed to FIPS 12063.
You can download this county's outline as SVG, PNG, or a printable PDF factsheet using the export tools in the sidebar — perfect for reports, presentations, classroom handouts, or planning documents.
Frequently asked about Jackson County
Population figures reflect the U.S. Census Bureau 2020 decennial count with ACS 5-year updates where noted. Land and water areas come from the U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line boundary files. Highway designations use Florida Department of Transportation route inventories. County establishment dates and namesakes are drawn from the Florida Association of Counties and State Archives of Florida. See our methodology page.
Nearby Florida counties
Counties that share a border with Jackson County. Click any to view its map, seat, cities, and full guide.