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A township of 1,521 people in Scott County, Minnesota
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Township in Minnesota, United States of America
1,616Population
7.2 sq miArea
935 ftElevation

Jackson 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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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.

Shakopee
20%
Eden Prairie
8%
Minneapolis
8%
Edina
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Jackson →

Health in Jackson

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Health Grade A−

Healthier than 78% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 94% of towns with similar incomes.

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5better than MN·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

St. Francis Regional Medical CenterShakopee · 1.7 mi · ER
Odhc ShakopeeShakopee · 1.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 55379 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Jackson →

Natural hazards in Jackson

31
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 31% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Jackson →

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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.

26° / 10°Winter
56° / 36°Spring
80° / 60°Summer
57° / 39°Fall
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Nearest: Scott County Law LibraryShakopee · 2.8 miles · 38 hrs a week
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