Jackson County
Year | 25/3 Mbps | 100/20 Mbps |
---|---|---|
2020 |
#74 of 87 70.05% |
#59 of 87 68.84% |
2019 |
#76 of 87 70.42% |
#55 of 87 68.84% |
2018 |
#68 of 87 68.83% |
#33 of 87 68.79% |
2017 |
#59 of 87 68.9% |
#26 of 87 68.9% |

Rank: 58 (out of 87) for access to 100/20 megabits per second (Mbps)
Jackson County benefited from an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grant in 2010. They benefited from a Border to Border grant in 2015. Since then they have been stalled at 69 percent access. Jackson County needs a renewed interest in improved broadband if they want to close the broadband gap in the county.
What we learned in the past:
In 2010, Southwest Minnesota Broadband Services (SMBS) received ARRA funds to deploy fiber to the home in Jackson and other counties. Through SMBS, Jackson County was also part of the Blandin Broadband Communities initiative in 2015-2016
Jackson County benefited from a MN state broadband grant:
- 2015 – MVTV Wireless Middle Mile – Grant award: $808,080
Update from 2020:
No broadband reports from Jackson County since the last broadband profile.
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Household Density
6.1
Number of Providers
14
As of 2019 · Source: MN DEED
Households with Device Access
statewide
statewide
statewide
statewide
statewide
Has Worked with Blandin Foundation
Yes
Has Received MN Grant(s)
Yes
There is a matrix of Minnesota broadband adoption projects; it includes projects from this area.
Government Districts
U.S. Congress: CD 1
MN Senate: 22, 23
MN House: 22B, 23A