Jackson, WY elevation
Downtown Jackson sits at 6,238 ft (1,901 m) above sea level. Across the city limits the ground varies by about 620 ft.
USGS elevation downtown
6,238ft
1,901 m above sea level
Ground elevation at 43.47993, -110.76243 (GNIS populated-place coordinates (city center)).
Source: USGS 3D Elevation Program, via the Elevation Point Query Service
- Range inside city limits (sampled)
- 6,118 to 6,738 ft
- 1,865 to 2,054 m · 163 USGS points
- Source: USGS 3DEP + 2024 Census boundary
- Average of sampled points
- 6,253 ft (1,906 m)
- Source: USGS 3DEP
Data updated · By Ankit Kumar, compiled from public U.S. government and open datasets · How these numbers are made
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Elevation range inside the city limits
Jackson covers 3.0 sq mi of land. Across it, USGS elevations at 163 sampled points run from 6,118 ft (1,865 m) to 6,738 ft (2,054 m), a spread of 620 ft. The average of those points is 6,253 ft, close to the downtown value.
Method: Sampled: USGS 3DEP elevation at 163 points (the city center plus a regular grid about 222 m apart) inside the 2024 Census boundary. The true highest and lowest points can lie between grid points.
Life at 6,238 ft
Standard-atmosphere estimates for downtown Jackson (6,238 ft). Weather moves the real values a little from day to day.
- Oxygen per breath
- 79 % of sea level
- Air is still 20.9% oxygen; there is just less air.
- Home canning
- Above 1,000 ft, USDA processing times and pressure-canner pounds go up.
- Canning adjustments
Sources: pressure from the U.S. Standard Atmosphere, 1976 (NOAA, NASA, USAF); boiling point from the Antoine equation for water (Lange's Handbook of Chemistry); canning thresholds from the USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning. Not medical or food-safety advice; follow the tested USDA recipe for your altitude.
Jackson compared with nearby and similar-size cities
- Park City, UT7,014 ft
- Star Valley Ranch, WY6,256 ft
- Jackson (downtown)6,238 ft
- Victor, ID6,211 ft
- Driggs, ID6,111 ft
- Thayne, WY5,923 ft
- Alpine, WY5,663 ft
- Whitefish, MT3,035 ft
- Pierre, SD1,479 ft
- Hood River, OR422 ft
Landmark elevations
| What | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Jackson | 6,238 ft (1,901 m) | USGS 3DEP at GNIS populated-place coordinates |
| Highest sampled point | 6,738 ft (2,054 m) · 0.5 mi from downtown | USGS 3DEP grid sample |
| Lowest sampled point | 6,118 ft (1,865 m) · 2.9 mi from downtown | USGS 3DEP grid sample |
| Nearest public airport: Jackson Hole (KJAC) | 6,451 ft (1,966 m) · 8.9 mi away | FAA field elevation |
Jackson at a glance
| What | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,680 (July 1, 2024) | U.S. Census Bureau estimate |
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²) | Census 2024 Gazetteer |
| County | Teton | USGS GNIS |
| USGS 7.5-minute topo map | Jackson | USGS GNIS |
| Downtown coordinates | 43.47993, -110.76243 | USGS GNIS |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Jackson, WY?
Downtown Jackson is 6,238 ft (1,901 m) above sea level, from the USGS 3D Elevation Program at the city-center coordinates. Inside the city limits, USGS values at 163 sampled points run from 6,118 to 6,738 ft.
What is the highest point in Jackson?
The highest of our 163 USGS sample points inside the 2024 Census city boundary is 6,738 ft (2,054 m), about 0.5 mi from downtown (43.4831, -110.7708). The true high point can be slightly higher because it may fall between grid points.
What is the lowest point in Jackson?
The lowest sampled point is 6,118 ft (1,865 m), about 2.9 mi from downtown. That is 620 ft below the highest sampled point.
At what temperature does water boil in Jackson?
At 6,238 ft, water boils at about 200.6 °F (93.7 °C) and standard air pressure is 23.76 inHg (805 hPa), so each breath holds about 79% of the oxygen it would at sea level. Cooking times for pasta, eggs and beans run a little longer than at sea level.
What is the elevation of the airport near Jackson?
Jackson Hole (KJAC), 8.9 mi from downtown, has an FAA field elevation of 6,451.3 ft (1,966 m).
Do I need to adjust canning times in Jackson?
Yes. At 6,238 ft downtown, USDA tables call for longer boiling-water processing times and higher weighted-gauge pressure than at sea level. Check your own address, because the city spans 6,118 to 6,738 ft.
Sources
- USGS Elevation Point Query Service (3DEP) — downtown elevation and every sampled point
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Cartographic Boundary Files (places, states; 1:500,000) — city boundary used for sampling
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files (places) — land area and Census place match
- U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 Population Estimates (cities and towns, July 1, 2024) — population
- USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS), Domestic Names — city-center coordinates, county and topo map name
- FAA Aeronautical Information Services, Airports (field elevation) — airport field elevation
- U.S. Standard Atmosphere, 1976 (NOAA/NASA/USAF); water boiling point by the Antoine equation (Lange’s Handbook of Chemistry) — boiling point, air pressure and oxygen
- USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning — canning altitude thresholds
How each number is produced: methodology and data sources.
Data updated · By Ankit Kumar, compiled from public U.S. government and open datasets · How these numbers are made