Jackson County

Choose Your Adventure in Jackson County

From cave diving in Marianna to exploring stops on the Spanish Heritage and Agritourism Trails, Jackson County satisfies the adventuresome spirit. Dip your toe in canoeing or kayaking on the scenic Chipola River. Level up your geological knowledge at Florida Caverns State Park. Or play 18 holes at Indian Springs Golf Club.

After your outdoor excursions, why not stop and grab some delicious Southern-style cooking? Potato Salad, Mac n’ Cheese and BBQ ribs are served across the county from Graceville to Sneads.

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70+ Natural springs within county limits Visit Jackson County Florida

1,280 Acres of trails Visit Jackson County Florida

Only Walk-through cave system in Florida (Florida Caverns State Park) Visit Jackson County Florida

One Of the best bass fishing lakes in the U.S. (Lake Seminole) Visit Jackson County Florida

202-acre Merritt’s Mill Pond offers crystal-clear water (Marianna)

48,000+ Population in Jackson County

22% Lower cost of living than the U.S. Average (Jackson County) Best Places

17 Public/Private Schools Jackson County Economic Development Committee

K-8 New state-of-the-art school in Marianna

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Living Here

A Charming Way of Life

An ideal place to raise a family, Jackson County offers low costs, friendly neighborhoods and a relaxing seat by the lake. Enjoy fresh, farm-to-table food from agricultural businesses like Cindale Farms and delicious, creamy soft serve from Milk & Honey Soft Serve and Coffee Shop. History buffs rejoice — you can also learn the history of Jackson County on the 150-mile Spanish Heritage Trail which details the region’s early history from the 1600s.

And did we mention Jackson County is just an hour’s drive from nearby major metropolitans and beach-side towns?

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Stay Entertained

Jackson County’s eleven municipalities provide an array of activities to seize the most out of your day. More than 20 acres of spring-fed, crystal clear waters are ripe for fishing redear sunfish and largemouth bass at Merritt’s Mill Pond in Marianna. Ready to get taken out to the ball game? Chipola College is home to national champions in men’s and women’s basketball, baseball and softball — not to mention all the former Chipola Athletes who have gone pro.

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Take Your Career to New Heights

As the logistics crossroads with access to Georgia and Alabama, Jackson County is the home of distribution centers like Family Dollar and Amazon Last Mile. Looking to get in on the growing ecommerce industry? Catalyst Fabric Solutions continues to grow its textile printing business in Marianna and the world’s largest wood pellet manufacturer, Enviva Partners, employs more than 100 in Cottondale.

A series of workforce development and certification programs at Chipola College are also raising the bar with employable talents in IT, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing and more.

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