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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%

0%Work in townlive and work in Jackson 24 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 39Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Jackson

Compared with Kansas

1better than KS·10worse

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

Conditions 7▼ 5 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs all close

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What stands out

80.6%More adults treating high blood pressureKS 77.6% · better 9.3%More adults with COPDKS 6.7% · worse

Care nearby

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

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

0Does Jackson flood?no paid flood claims on record 1Disasters that paid out herefederal disaster sent FEMA money to Jackson MapJackson vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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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

How much snow does Jackson get?About 13 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 22, with the last in spring around Apr 17.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.5° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Libraries near Jackson

Nearest: Garnett Public LibraryGarnett · 3.9 miles · 45 hrs a week

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