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A township of 991 people in Jay County, Indiana
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About Jackson

Township in Indiana, United States
991Population
36.4 sq miArea
873 ftElevation

Jackson Township is one of twelve townships in Jay County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 991 (up from 965 at 2010) and it contained 316 housing units.

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Most working residents leave Jackson for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Portland (21%), Berne (6%) and Muncie (3%). Half commute less than 23 miles.

Portland
21%
Berne
6%
Muncie
3%
Fort Wayne
3%
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.

Compared with Indiana

9worse than IN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Indiana University Health JayPortland · 6.4 mi · ER · rural critical access
Meridianmd Convenience CarePortland · 6.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 47326, 47371, 47369 · 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💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Jackson →

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Jackson has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 28 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

37° / 22°Winter
61° / 40°Spring
83° / 61°Summer
64° / 43°Fall
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Nearest: Penn Township Public LibraryPennville · 6 miles · 22 hrs a week
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