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Jackson
A township of 1,521 people in Scott County, Minnesota
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Outdoors in Jackson
Parks & trails →Conserved land0.2%8 of 3,163 acres
Trails1.6 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves35 conserved acres per 1,000 residents
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About Jackson
Township in Minnesota, United States of America1,616Population
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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Health in Jackson
A−
Health Grade A−
Healthier than 78% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 94% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with Minnesota
5better than MN·1worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.
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What stands out
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 →
Where Jackson is
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