Jackson
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Outdoors in Jackson
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About Jackson
Township in Minnesota, United States of AmericaJackson Township is a township in Scott County, Minnesota, United States. Organized in 1858, Jackson Township's population was 1,616 at the 2020 census. While the origin of its name is not recorded, it is most likely named after President Andrew Jackson.
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How Jackson ranks
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Work & commute in Jackson
Full picture →Most working residents leave Jackson for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Shakopee (20%), Eden Prairie (8%) and Minneapolis (8%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
Health in Jackson
Health Grade A−
Healthier than 78% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 94% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with Minnesota
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Jackson
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 31% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Jackson
Full climate →Jackson has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 55 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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