JacksonIL
A town of 1,168. Healthier than 53% of U.S. towns.
What makes Jackson stand out
The thing Jackson does most differently from other towns.
1,168 people, and everyone knows the way
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Jackson’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Jackson. Another town gets a different order.
Healthier than 53% of U.S. towns
Jackson beats the Illinois average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
| What stands out | Jackson | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.4% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.5% | 13.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.3% | 6.3% |
Most working residents commute out of Jackson
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.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
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.
Typical low → high °F
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.
100% of working residents leave Jackson for work
Where Jackson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Jackson
Township in Illinois, United States
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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- Population
- 1,227
- Area
- 38 sq mi
- Elevation
- 499 ft