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Jackson

A township of 3,995 people in Auglaize County, Ohio
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Map of Jackson: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land1.7%221 of 12,925 acres
Trails0.7 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves355 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

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About Jackson

Township in Ohio, US
4,011Population
20.3 sq miArea
961 ftElevation

Jackson Township is one of the fourteen townships of Auglaize County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 4,011 people in the township.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Living in Jackson

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About one in 4 of Jackson’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Minster (20%), New Bremen (9%) and Sidney (8%). Half commute less than 12 miles.

Minster
20%
New Bremen
9%
Sidney
8%
St. Marys
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Jackson →

Health in Jackson

B+

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 70% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Ohio

13better than OH·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

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What stands out

Care nearby

Grand Lake Health SystemSaint Marys · 10.1 mi · ER
Versailles Medical Center SiteVersailles · 12.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 45865, 45845 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Jackson →

Natural hazards in Jackson

30
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 30% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🏚️ Earthquakes
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 84°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 10 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

37° / 22°Winter
61° / 40°Spring
82° / 61°Summer
64° / 43°Fall
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Schools in Jackson

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A+

School Grade A+

The public schools Jackson’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 98% of Ohio’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#16Best public schoolsof 621 in OH
DistrictMinster LocalSchools2

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

Jackson’s library

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Francis J. Stallo Memorial Library196 E. Fourth St. · part of Auglaize County Public District Library
Fine-freeE-books31 hrs a week
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Where Jackson is

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Locator map of Jackson
Wikimedia Commons · Map: The original uploader was Frank12 at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Ohio · OH · Auglaize CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →

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