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A township of 1,688 people in Greene County, Indiana
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Conserved land3.2%1,001 of 31,224 acres
Trails2.7 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0593 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Jackson

Township in Indiana, United States
1,809Population
49 sq miArea
692 ftElevation

Jackson Township is one of fifteen townships in Greene County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,809, down from 1,947 at 2010.

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Work & commute in Jackson

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Most working residents leave Jackson for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Bloomington (22%), Center (6%) and Richland (5%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Bloomington
22%
Center
6%
Richland
5%
Center
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Jackson →

Health in Jackson

C

Health Grade C

Healthier than 35% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Indiana

4better than IN·2worse

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

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Care nearby

Indiana University Health Bedford HospitalBedford · 14.3 mi · ER · rural critical access
Sichc BedfordBedford · 15.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 47424, 47462, 47453 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Jackson →

Natural hazards in Jackson

57
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 57% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Jackson →

Climate in Jackson

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Jackson has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 9 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

41° / 23°Winter
64° / 42°Spring
84° / 62°Summer
66° / 44°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Jackson →

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Nearest: Eastern BranchBloomfield · 5.1 miles · 33 hrs a week
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