Jackson
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Outdoors in Jackson
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Koehler House
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About Jackson
Township in Texas County, Missouri, U.S.Jackson Township is a township in Texas County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. Jackson Township was erected in 1845, taking its name from Jackson D. Trusty, a politically active early citizen.
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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 4% work in town. The top destinations are Houston (18%), Springfield (5%) and Cabool (5%). Half commute less than 29 miles.
Health in Jackson
Health Grade D
Healthier than 7% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Missouri
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 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 68% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Jackson
Full climate →Jackson has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 4 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Jackson
All Jackson schools →School Grade B+
The public schools Jackson’s kids attend outperform 65% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
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.
Libraries near Jackson
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