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A township of 488 people in Anderson County, Kansas
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About Jackson

Township in Kansas, United States
488Population
34.1 sq miArea
1,020 ftElevation

Jackson Township is a township in Anderson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 459.

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Most working residents leave Jackson for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Garnett (27%), Ottawa (8%) and Iola (6%). Half commute less than 24 miles.

Garnett
27%
Ottawa
8%
Iola
6%
Wichita
6%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Jackson →

Health in Jackson

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1better than KS·10worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.

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Anderson County HospitalGarnett · 3.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Pheasant Ridge Community Health Center of Southeast KansasGarnett · 3.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 66032 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Jackson →

Natural hazards in Jackson

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Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% 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 89°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 13 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

43° / 24°Winter
66° / 45°Spring
87° / 66°Summer
68° / 46°Fall
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Nearest: Garnett Public LibraryGarnett · 3.9 miles · 45 hrs a week

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