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A township of 1,207 people in Clinton County, Indiana
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About Jackson

Township in Indiana, United States
1,207Population
43.5 sq miArea
883 ftElevation

Jackson Township is one of fourteen townships in Clinton County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,207 (up from 1,173 at 2010 The township was named for President Andrew Jackson.) and it contained 493 housing units.

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Most working residents leave Jackson for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Frankfort (27%), Lafayette (16%) and Lebanon (6%). Half commute less than 19 miles.

Frankfort
27%
Lafayette
16%
Lebanon
6%
Washington
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Jackson →

Health in Jackson

B

Health Grade B

Healthier than 56% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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6worse than IN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

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Indiana University Health FrankfortFrankfort · 3.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Riggs Community Health CenterFrankfort · 2.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 46041, 46050 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Jackson →

Natural hazards in Jackson

26
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 26% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Jackson →

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Jackson has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 24 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

37° / 21°Winter
61° / 40°Spring
82° / 61°Summer
64° / 43°Fall
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Nearest: Frankfort Community Public Library-Clinton County ContractuaFrankfort · 4.4 miles · 60 hrs a week

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