Jackson Township is one of twelve townships in White County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 697 and it contained 278 housing units. Jackson Township was established in 1843.

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Living in Jackson

Work & commute in Jackson

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Most working residents leave Jackson for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Monticello (17%), Lafayette (14%) and Logansport (5%). Half commute less than 27 miles.

Monticello

17%

Lafayette

14%

Logansport

Union

0%Work in townlive and work in Jackson 27 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 59Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Jackson →

Health in Jackson

Health Grade B

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

Compared with Indiana

4better than IN·4worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.

Conditions 4▼ 8 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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What stands out

7.1%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offIN 8.4% · better 12.6%Fewer adults facing food insecurityIN 14.7% · better 9.8%More adults who have had cancerIN 8.3% · worse

Care nearby

Indiana University Health White Memorial HospitalMonticello · 9.2 mi · ER · rural critical access

Alliance Health Centers- Michigan AvenueLogansport · 12.8 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 47926, 47950 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Jackson →

Natural hazards in Jackson

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 44% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Jackson flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 16 declared for White County MapJackson vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Jackson →

Climate in Jackson

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Jackson has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 19 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

36° / 21°Winter

61° / 39°Spring

83° / 61°Summer

64° / 42°Fall

How much snow does Jackson get?About 19 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 23, with the last in spring around Apr 20.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.1° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Jackson →

Schools in Jackson

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School Grade B

The public schools Jackson’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 57% of Indiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictTwin Lakes School CorpSchools1

Eastlawn Elementary School B+Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 126 students

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.