How Much Does Roof Replacement Cost in Jackson?
Asphalt-shingle replacement in Jackson, Tennessee runs $6,090 to $13,485 (2,000 sq ft, tear-off and underlayment included). That is the national base range scaled by Jackson's labor-and-materials index of 0.87× — 13% below what the same job costs nationally, in a county NOAA credits with 40 hail events over the last 10 years.
Jackson is the second-largest city in West Tennessee with a 2020 census population of 68,205. The local economy transitioned from its railroad heritage toward manufacturing. The repeated tornado strikes -- including the 2003 F4 event that devastated the downtown core -- have periodically generated large-scale re-roofing demand across residential and commercial stock, making storm-restoration experience a key differentiator for contractors in this market.
Cost by Roofing Material in Jackson
| Material | Avg Installed Cost (2,000 sq ft) | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,090–$10,005 | 15–20 years |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,830–$13,485 | 25–30 years |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,790–$26,100 | 40–70 years |
| Standing Seam Metal | $20,880–$34,800 | 50–70 years |
| Concrete Tile | $13,050–$23,490 | 40–50 years |
| TPO / EPDM Flat Roof (per 1,000 sq ft) | $3,480–$6,960 | 15–25 years |
Jackson vs the Tennessee Average
Jackson's cost index is 0.87× national base rates, against a median of 0.87× across the Tennessee markets PickARoofer tracks. A typical asphalt-shingle replacement in Jackson therefore runs about right at the state median. Contractor supply matters too: PickARoofer lists 25 active roofing contractors in Jackson, versus a median of 26 per covered Tennessee city — a thinner market, so comparing at least two quotes matters more here.
How Jackson Compares to Nearby Tennessee Cities
| City | Distance | Asphalt replacement (2,000 sq ft) | Contractors (verified) | Hail events, 10 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson (this page) | — | $6,090–$13,485 | 25 (0) | 40 |
| Clarksville | ≈103 mi | $6,090–$13,485 | 25 (0) | 15 |
| Franklin | ≈111 mi | $6,090–$13,485 | 29 (0) | 56 |
| Hendersonville | ≈132 mi | $6,090–$13,485 | 25 (0) | 39 |
| Murfreesboro | ≈137 mi | $6,440–$14,260 | 29 (0) | 31 |
| Cookeville | ≈190 mi | $6,090–$13,485 | 27 (0) | 27 |
| Chattanooga | ≈201 mi | $6,160–$13,640 | 26 (0) | 8 |
Among nearby markets, starting estimates run from about $6,090 in Clarksville up to $14,260 at the top of Murfreesboro's range. If a Jackson quote lands far outside 0.87×-adjusted figures, ask the contractor what local factor explains it.
Roof Repair Costs in Jackson
Minor repairs — leak patches, flashing work, emergency tarps — are priced per job and vary far less between metros than full replacement. See the national roof repair cost table for typical U.S. benchmarks, then get a free local quote above for a Jackson-specific number.
Hail History in Jackson — and What It Means for Your Roof Budget
NOAA Storm Events data shows 40 hail events in Jackson's county over the last 10 years, with hail up to 2.50″ (most recent on record: 2024-04-08). Stones that size punch through shingles rather than bruise them. At 40 events in a decade, Jackson roofs live on an insurance cycle: quotes here should price impact-resistant Class 4 shingles (10–20% more upfront, often offset by an insurer premium discount) and you should know your wind/hail deductible before the next storm, not after. Check your own address on the hail risk lookup.
Hail Events by Year in Jackson's County (NOAA)
| Year | Recorded hail events | Largest hail that year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 1.25″ |
| 2023 | 4 | 1.25″ |
| 2022 | 3 | 1.00″ |
| 2021 | 4 | 1.75″ |
| 2020 | 5 | 1.50″ |
| 2019 | 2 | 1.00″ |
| 2018 | 3 | 1.00″ |
| 2017 | 10 | 2.50″ |
| 2016 | 5 | 1.75″ |
Put in Tennessee context: Jackson's county logged 1.5× the hail-event count of the median Tennessee county we track (26 events over the same 10 years) — one of the more hail-exposed roofing markets in the state, which shows up in insurer wind/hail deductibles and in how often local roofs are replaced before end-of-life.
Roofing Contractor Availability in Jackson
PickARoofer currently lists 25 active roofing contractors working Jackson, TN: 0 with a license independently verified against the official state registry, 0 with a license number on record, and 0 with an insurance certificate on file. All of them handle full replacement; repair, inspection, and storm-damage requests route through the same local directory.
Jackson Neighborhoods Served
Local roofing contractors on PickARoofer cover Jackson's key neighborhoods including University District, Old Jackson, Northside, East Jackson, Hernando, across ZIP codes 38301, 38302, 38304, 38305, 38306. Roof pricing can vary within a city based on home age, roof pitch, and whether storm or hail damage is involved — getting a quote specific to your address is the only reliable estimate.
If Your Roof Damage Is Covered by Insurance
The calculation below applies only if your claim is approved and covers full replacement — check your policy. Results are estimates, not quotes. How insurance claims work →
| Your deductible | Replacement range | Typical out-of-pocket |
|---|---|---|
| $500 | $6,090–$13,485 | $500–$500 |
| $1,000 | $6,090–$13,485 | $1,000–$1,000 |
| $2,500 | $6,090–$13,485 | $2,500–$2,500 |
More on Roofing Costs
Roof size, pitch, tear-off layers and material grade set the rest of the price — covered once, in depth, in the national roof replacement cost guide.