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Map of Jackson: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land1.3%45 of 3,315 acres
Trails0.1 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves614 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Jackson

City in Minnesota, United States
1856Established
3,323Population
4.7 sq miArea
1,316 ftElevation

Jackson is a city in and the county seat of Jackson County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,323 at the 2020 census.

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Living in Jackson

Housing in Jackson

$207K▼ 0.6% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Jackson home is worth about $207,000, down 0.6% in a year, 41% below the Minnesota typical home.

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Health in Jackson

B+

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 67% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 84% of towns with similar incomes.

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1worse than MN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Sanford Jackson Medical CenterJackson · 0.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Access Health - WindomWindom · 18.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
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B+

School Grade B+

The public schools Jackson’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 72% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

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DistrictJackson County Central School Dist.Schools3

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MN. Ratings are from neighbors.

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