Iowa · FIPS 19097 · County seat: Maquoketa
Jackson County, IA GIS & Parcel Viewer
Jackson County, Iowa parcel data lives on the Jackson County Beacon site. Open it below in a new tab, then use the short steps on this page to find a property fast.
Open the Jackson County parcel map ↗
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Quick facts
| Official map | Jackson County Beacon site |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | beacon.schneidercorp.com |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Maquoketa |
| Population | 19,342 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 636 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 19097 |
Who runs this map
This map is published by or for Jackson County itself, so it reflects the local parcel layer rather than a third-party copy. As of our October 2026 test, anyone could open it without signing in or paying.
How to use the Jackson County viewer
- Open the link to the Beacon site from Schneider Geospatial. If a terms or disclaimer window appears, agree to it to continue.
- Use the search bar to look up a street address, an owner's name or a parcel ID. Beacon sites usually also have a dedicated property search page.
- Click a lot on the map and then open its report for assessment and property details.
- Use the layer and basemap controls to add aerial photos or other layers the county publishes.
Many parcel sites expect owner names last name first. If a full name finds nothing, try just the surname.
The county in brief
Census Bureau figures put Jackson County at about 19,342 people (2023 estimate) on roughly 636 square miles of land, which is about 30 residents per square mile. Among Iowa's 99 counties, it is the 35th largest by population. The county seat is Maquoketa.
Neighboring counties
If the property sits near a county line, the parcel may belong to a neighbor. These counties border Jackson County:
Before you rely on the lines
Keep in mind that a GIS parcel layer is a tax map, not a survey. For exact boundaries, look at the recorded deed and plat or hire a licensed land surveyor.