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A township of 2,539 people in Champaign County, Ohio
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About Jackson

Township in Ohio, US
2,555Population
37.4 sq miArea
1,191 ftElevation

Jackson Township is one of the twelve townships of Champaign County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census reported 2,555 people living in the township.

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Living in Jackson

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Most working residents leave Jackson for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Urbana (10%), Johnson (8%) and Springfield (7%). Half commute less than 16 miles.

Urbana
10%
Johnson
8%
Springfield
7%
Columbus
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Jackson →

Health in Jackson

C+

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 37% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Ohio

4better than OH·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 27 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Springfield Regional Medical CenterSpringfield · 11.6 mi · ER
Urbana Community Health CenterUrbana · 11.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 43072, 45317, 45344 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Jackson →

Natural hazards in Jackson

25
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 25% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Jackson →

Climate in Jackson

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Jackson has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 19 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

37° / 22°Winter
61° / 41°Spring
82° / 61°Summer
63° / 44°Fall
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Jackson’s library

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Christiansburg Community Library203 N Main Street · part of St. Paris Public Library
Fine-freeE-books23 hrs a week
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