Jackson Township is a township in Nodaway County, Missouri, United States. At the 2020 census, its population was 987. It contains about 70 sections. The town of Ravenwood is in its center.

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How Jackson ranks

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#6Most trails in MO #39Fewest uninsured in MO #40Lowest obesity in MO All MO rankings →

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Living in Jackson

Work & commute in Jackson

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Most working residents leave Jackson for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Maryville (45%), St. Joseph (10%) and Kansas City (3%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Maryville

45%

St. Joseph

10%

Kansas City

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1%Work in townlive and work in Jackson 14 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 101Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Jackson →

Health in Jackson

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Health Grade C+

Healthier than 38% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 56% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Missouri

3better than MO·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▼ 11 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs 3▲ 1 close

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What stands out

7.4%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offMO 9% · better 10.3%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityMO 12.1% · better 9.7%More adults who have had cancerMO 8.6% · worse

Care nearby

Mosaic Medical Center - MaryvilleMaryville · 10.9 mi · ER · rural critical access

Bedford ClinicBedford · 20.3 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 64479, 64475, 64468 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Jackson →

Natural hazards in Jackson

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌵 Drought

2Does Jackson flood?paid flood claims since 1984 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 19 declared for Nodaway County MapJackson vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Jackson →

Climate in Jackson

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Jackson has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 19 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

37° / 18°Winter

63° / 41°Spring

85° / 63°Summer

65° / 42°Fall

How much snow does Jackson get?About 19 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 20, with the last in spring around Apr 17.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.9° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Jackson →

Schools in Jackson

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School Grade B+

The public schools Jackson’s kids attend outperform 73% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#80Best public schoolsof 226 in MO

DistrictNORTHEAST NODAWAY CO. R-VSchools2

Northeast Nodaway Elementary B+Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 117 students Northeast Nodaway High BHigh · Grades 7–12 · 81 students

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