JacksonIN
A town of 1,421. Public schools that outperform most of Indiana.
What makes Jackson stand out
The thing Jackson does most differently from other towns.
1,421 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Jackson’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- Jalen Hurts Illegal Hit Defended by Bears TeammateYahoo Sports · Oct 1
- Jackson Pollock’s Former West Village Apartment Is Still Dripping With ‘Creative Juices’Mansion Global · Oct 1
- Reliving 2016: Watson Bests Jackson in Death Valley DuelThe Clemson Insider · Oct 1
Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Jackson. Another town gets a different order.
Jackson’s public schools outperform 85% of Indiana districts
The public schools Jackson’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 85% of Indiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Hancock Elementary School | PK–5 | 549 | A− |
| Eastern Hancock Middle School | 6–8 | 299 | B− |
| Eastern Hancock High School | 9–12 | 371 | A |
Most working residents commute out of Jackson
Most working residents leave Jackson for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Greenfield (15%), Center (12%) and Warren (9%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Jackson has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 20 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 36% of U.S. communities.
Healthier than 50% of U.S. towns
Jackson beats the Indiana average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Jackson | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.4% | 14.7% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.5% | 8.3% |
97% of working residents leave Jackson for work
Where Jackson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Jackson
Township in Indiana, United States
Jackson Township is one of nine townships in Hancock County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,786 and it contained 696 housing units.
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- Population
- 1,751
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 958 ft