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A township of 3,971 people in Brown County, Indiana
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About Jackson

Township in Indiana, United States
3,938Population
62.4 sq miArea
702 ftElevation

Jackson Township is one of four townships in Brown County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 3,938 (down from 4,002 at 2010) and it contained 2,154 housing units.

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Most working residents leave Jackson for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Nashville (14%), Bloomington (11%) and Columbus (11%). Half commute less than 19 miles.

Nashville
14%
Bloomington
11%
Columbus
11%
Franklin
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Jackson →

Health in Jackson

C+

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 40% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Indiana

9better than IN·7worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 16 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Indiana University Health Bloomington HospitalBloomington · 15.2 mi · ER
Windrose Health Network - Billing DepartmentTrafalgar · 11.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 46160, 47448, 47468 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Jackson →

Natural hazards in Jackson

63
High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 63% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
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Climate in Jackson

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Jackson has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 20 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

40° / 24°Winter
63° / 42°Spring
84° / 62°Summer
66° / 44°Fall
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Schools in Jackson

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B+

School Grade B+

The public schools Jackson’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 72% of Indiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#109Best public schoolsof 350 in IN
DistrictBrown County School CorporationSchools1

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within IN. Ratings are from neighbors.

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Nearest: Morgantown BranchMorgantown · 6.2 miles · 28 hrs a week
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