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Jackson’s story
Jackson in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
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A town of 3,971. Nearly 19.6% of it is conserved land.
Population
3,971
−1.6% since 2010
Median home value
$235K
Census ACS
Household income
$74K
median
Median age
53.4
years
Jobs based here
279
A commuter town
What makes Jackson stand out
The 3 things Jackson does most differently from other towns.
Outdoors
#14 most conserved land in IN
21 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
19.6% of the town is conserved land.
B+School Grade
Schools
#109 for schools in IN
of 350 towns
School Grade B+.
100 U.S. towns● Jackson
Health
60% of U.S. towns are healthier
on CDC estimates
Better than IN on 9 measures, worse on 7.
Get outside
21 miles of trails in Jackson
19.6% of the town is conserved land, across 5 parks and preserves.
3
Hitz-Rhodehamel Woods0.5 mi of trails · 131 acres
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Jackson’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →55°
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Local news
All →- Tennessee's win over No. 1 Auburn, Bo Jackson in 1985Vols Wire · Sep 29
- ‘Harry Potter And The Cursed Child’ Rebounds With Tom Felton; Christopher Jackson Keeps ‘Hamilton’ On Top – Broadway Box OfficeDeadline · Sep 29
- Former deputy at center of DUI investigation lose law enforcement license after investigationKWCH · Sep 29
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Jackson. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
19.6% of Jackson is conserved land
21 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves.
#165for trails in IN
19.6%
conserved · 7,819 of 39,848 acres
21 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
#14
most conserved land in IN
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Yellowwood State Forest | 13.5 mi | 7,413 |
| 2. Trevlac Bluffs Nature Preserve | 3.5 mi | 282 |
| 3. Hitz-Rhodehamel Woods | 0.5 mi | 131 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Schools
Jackson’s public schools outperform 72% of Indiana districts
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.
B+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helmsburg Elementary School | PK–5 | 224 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within IN on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Jackson
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.
5%work in town
Where working residents work
In Jackson5%
Nashville14%
Bloomington11%
Columbus11%
Franklin5%
19 mi
median commute distance
279
jobs based in Jackson
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
Healthier than 40% of U.S. towns
Jackson beats the Indiana average on 9 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7.
C+Health Grade
32 measures vs. Indiana
9 better16 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Jackson | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.9% | 8.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.7% | 11.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.7% | 8.3% |
Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital
15.2 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
66th
percentile among IN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
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.
20″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–40°
Spring42–63°
Summer62–84°
Fall44–66°
Oct 26
typical first frost
Apr 15
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 63% of U.S. communities.
63risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
60
paid flood claims since 1993
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
A commuter town
95% of working residents leave Jackson for work
Where Jackson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
279jobs based in Jackson
5%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Jackson
Township in Indiana, United States
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.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 3,938
- Area
- 62 sq mi
- Elevation
- 702 ft
Jackson’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Jackson.
HamblenWashingtonBentonJacksonNashvilleJackson
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