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About Jackson
Township in Indiana, United StatesJackson Township is one of twelve townships in Porter County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 5,328.
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Work & commute in Jackson
Full picture →Most working residents leave Jackson for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Valparaiso (14%), Chesterton (8%) and Porter (6%). Half commute less than 13 miles.
Health in Jackson
Health Grade C
Healthier than 34% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Indiana
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Jackson
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 13% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Jackson
Full climate →Jackson has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 40 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Jackson
All Jackson schools →School Grade A
The public schools Jackson’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 86% of Indiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within IN. Ratings are from neighbors.
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