Koehler House · Library of Congress
Jackson’s story
Jackson in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
JacksonMO
A town of 274. Nearly 0% of it is conserved land.
Population
274
residents
Median home value
$130K
Census ACS
Household income
$93K
median
Median age
16.3
years
What makes Jackson stand out
The 2 things Jackson does most differently from other towns.
Small town
274 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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Jackson’s report card
Now in Jackson
Be the first to start the conversation.
Residents weigh in
Jackson is #6 of 149 in MO for “Most trails”. Fair?
Your answer becomes a post in Jackson’s Town Square.
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Weather
Forecast →68°
Showers And Thunderstorms
H 75° · L 66°
Local news
All →- Photo gallery: Jackson vs Sikeston boys soccerseMissourian · Sep 29
- Video captures turkeys slowing traffic on Jackson, Mo. streetKFVS12 · Sep 28
- Photo gallery: Jackson football vs St. Mary’s South SideseMissourian · Sep 22
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Jackson. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
0% of Jackson is conserved land
2.0 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
#6for trails in MO
0%
conserved · 0 of 35,867 acres
2.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
#102
most conserved land in MO
#118
most walkable in MO
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Health
Healthier than 38% of U.S. towns
Jackson beats the Missouri average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
C+Health Grade
32 measures vs. Missouri
0 better27 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Jackson | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 9.7% | 8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.1% | 6.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.9% | 8.6% |
Wright Memorial Hospital
16.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
68th
percentile among MO towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Jackson
Most working residents leave Jackson for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Chillicothe (18%), Milan (14%) and Brookfield (12%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Jackson0%
Chillicothe18%
Milan14%
Brookfield12%
Meadville8%
19 mi
median commute distance
0
jobs based in Jackson
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Jackson has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 19 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
19″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–38°
Spring42–64°
Summer64–85°
Fall44–65°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 15
typical last frost
+0.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 60% of U.S. communities.
60risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesDrought
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Jackson for work
Where Jackson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
0jobs based in Jackson
0%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Jackson
Township in Linn County, Missouri, U.S.
Jackson Township is a township in Linn County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. Jackson Township was established in 1845, and most likely was named after Andrew Jackson (1767–1845), a general in the War of 1812 and afterward 7th U.S. president.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 205
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