Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 59,612 people, with a population density of about 101.38 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 588.00 square miles (1,523.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Murphysboro, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Carbondale.
Geographically, Jackson County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Ava 605 ft and its lowest point at Grand Tower 361 ft. The region operates in the UTC-6.