Jackson is a village in Dakota County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Sioux City, IA–NE–SD Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Jackson had a population of 207.

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Town numbers

ZIP code68743

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Living in Jackson

Housing in Jackson

$325K▲ 0.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Jackson home is worth about $325,000, up 0.9% in a year, 16% above the Nebraska typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Work & commute in Jackson

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Most working residents leave Jackson for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Sioux City (33%), South Sioux City (12%) and Homer (4%). Half commute less than 10 miles.

Sioux City, IA

33%

South Sioux City

12%

Homer

Lincoln

3%Work in townlive and work in Jackson 10 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 83Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Jackson →

Health in Jackson

Compared with Nebraska

1better than NE·7worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 4▼ 7 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 1▼ 6 close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

9.7%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethNE 12.4% · better 8.2%More adults with COPDNE 6.1% · worse

Care nearby

Mercyone Siouxland Medical CenterSioux City · 9.3 mi · ER

Siouxland Community Health of NebraskaSouth Sioux City · 7.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Jackson · CMS · HRSAHealth in Jackson →

Natural hazards in Jackson

Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 81% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Hail🌵 Drought

0Does Jackson flood?no paid flood claims on record 1Disasters that paid out herefederal disaster sent FEMA money to Jackson

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

Climate in Jackson

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Jackson has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 10°, and about 36 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

33° / 13°Winter

61° / 37°Spring

84° / 61°Summer

62° / 38°Fall

How much snow does Jackson get?About 36 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 5, with the last in spring around Apr 29.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.8° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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

Schools in Jackson

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A⁻

School Grade A-

The public schools Jackson’s kids attend outperform 83% of Nebraska’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictPONCA PUBLIC SCHOOLSSchools1

Jackson ElementaryElementary · Grades PK–2 · 116 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 NE. Ratings are from neighbors.