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A township of 857 people in Putnam County, Indiana
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Conserved land8.5%1,875 of 22,013 acres
Trails5.9 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
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About Jackson

Township in Indiana, United States
857Population
34.6 sq miArea
869 ftElevation

Jackson Township is one of thirteen townships in Putnam County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 857 (slightly up from 854 at 2010) and it contained 382 housing units.

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Most working residents leave Jackson for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Greencastle (9%), Crawfordsville (8%) and Danville (5%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Greencastle
9%
Crawfordsville
8%
Danville
5%
Union
5%
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Health in Jackson

B

Health Grade B

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

Compared with Indiana

1better than IN·4worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 27 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Hendricks Regional HealthDanville · 12.7 mi · ER
Grace Clinic - Putnam CountyGreencastle · 13.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 46172, 46105, 47954 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Jackson →

Natural hazards in Jackson

37
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 37% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
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Jackson has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 22 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

38° / 21°Winter
62° / 40°Spring
82° / 61°Summer
64° / 43°Fall
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Nearest: Roachdale-Franklin Township Public LibraryRoachdale · 4.1 miles · 35 hrs a week
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