Jackson
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Outdoors in Jackson
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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.
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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 Chillicothe (18%), Milan (14%) and Brookfield (12%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
Health in Jackson
Health Grade C+
Healthier than 38% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 56% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with Missouri
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 27 are too close to call.
What stands out
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Natural hazards in Jackson
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 60% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Jackson
Full climate →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.
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