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A township of 1,168 people in Effingham County, Illinois

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About Jackson

Township in Illinois, United States

1,227Population

37.5 sq miArea

499 ftElevation

Jackson Township is one of fifteen townships in Effingham County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,227 and it contained 525 housing units.

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How Jackson ranks

#19Most conserved land in IL #33Best schools in IL #226Highest income in IL All IL rankings →

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Living in Jackson

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Most working residents leave Jackson for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Effingham (42%), Altamont (5%) and Teutopolis (4%). Half commute less than 9 miles.

Effingham

42%

Altamont

5%

Teutopolis

4%

Springfield

3%

0%Work in townlive and work in Jackson 9 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 37Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Jackson →

Health in Jackson

B⁻

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 53% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Illinois

3better than IL·5worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.

Conditions 4▼ 8 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind all close Everyday needs 2▲ 2 close

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7.4%Fewer uninsured adultsIL 9.9% · better 10.5%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityIL 13.2% · better 8.3%More adults with COPDIL 6.3% · worse

Care nearby

St. Anthonys Memorial HospitalEffingham · 7.8 mi · ER

Sihf Healthcare - EffinghamEffingham · 7.8 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 62411, 62401, 62473 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Jackson →

Natural hazards in Jackson

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Jackson flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 5 declared for Effingham County MapJackson vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Jackson

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Jackson has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 15 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

40° / 24°Winter

65° / 44°Spring

85° / 64°Summer

67° / 45°Fall

How much snow does Jackson get?About 15 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 24, with the last in spring around Apr 13.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.1° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Libraries near Jackson

Nearest: Altamont Public LibraryAltamont · 6.2 miles · 27 hrs a week

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Locator map of Jackson — Wikimedia Commons · Map: Omnedon · Public domain

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Jackson Mound Summit Watson Mason Watson

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Where Jackson residents work nearby:Watson 2%Work & commute →

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