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A township of 1,552 people in Steuben County, Indiana
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About Jackson

Township in Indiana, United States
1,633Population
35 sq miArea
948 ftElevation

Jackson Township is one of twelve townships in Steuben County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,633, down from 1,777 at 2010, and it contained 887 housing units.

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Most working residents leave Jackson for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Angola (21%), Fort Wayne (12%) and Elkhart (3%). Half commute less than 16 miles.

Angola
21%
Fort Wayne
12%
Elkhart
3%
Ashley
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Jackson →

Health in Jackson

B−

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 46% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 61% of towns with similar incomes.

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1better than IN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Cameron HealthAngola · 7.9 mi · ER · rural critical access
Bowen Center AngolaAngola · 7.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · part of Jackson
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 46703, 46776, 46747 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Jackson →

Natural hazards in Jackson

21
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 21% 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, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 39 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

34° / 19°Winter
59° / 37°Spring
81° / 59°Summer
61° / 42°Fall
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Nearest: Joyce Public LibraryOrland · 5.2 miles · 12 hrs a week

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