JacksonIN
A town of 2,760. Public schools that outperform most of Indiana.
What makes Jackson stand out
The 2 things Jackson does most differently from other towns.
98% of working residents leave Jackson for work
Where Jackson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Jackson’s report card
Now in Jackson
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- Maine Democrat who rejects special interests previously ran PAC that courted themThe Washington Post · Sep 30
- Panthers place starting CBs Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson on IR ahead of Lions gameBeloit Daily News · Sep 30
- Cody defeats Jackson in high-flying 'Battle of the Broncs'jhnewsandguide.com · Sep 30
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Jackson. Another town gets a different order.
Jackson’s public schools outperform 92% of Indiana districts
The public schools Jackson’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 92% of Indiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granville Wells Elementary School | PK–6 | 389 | A |
| Trinity Christian School Private | 1–11 | 7 |
Healthier than 56% of U.S. towns
Jackson beats the Indiana average on 8 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Jackson | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 10.6% | 15.4% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.8% | 14.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.3% | 8.3% |
Most working residents commute out of Jackson
Most working residents leave Jackson for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Lebanon (12%), Center (11%) and Pike (6%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
Where working residents work
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 17% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Jackson has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 14 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
0% of Jackson is conserved land
3.5 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Advance Park | 0.5 mi | 9 |
| 2. Advance Christian Church and Park | — | 18 |
| 3. Jamestown Park | — | 1 |
About Jackson
Township in Indiana, United States
Jackson Township is one of twelve townships in Boone County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,731 and it contained 1,089 housing units.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 2,746
- Area
- 48 sq mi
- Elevation
- 935 ft
Jackson’s neighbors
7 towns share a border with Jackson.