JacksonOH
A town of 2,663. Healthier than 90% of U.S. towns.
What makes Jackson stand out
The thing Jackson does most differently from other towns.
90% of working residents leave Jackson for work
Where Jackson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Jackson’s report card
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Weather
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Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Jackson. Another town gets a different order.
Healthier than 10% of U.S. towns
Jackson beats the Ohio average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 16.
| What stands out | Jackson | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 21.6% | 15.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.2% | 8% |
| More smokers | 20.8% | 15.4% |
About one in ten working residents works right in Jackson
Most working residents leave Jackson for work: only 10% work in town. The top destinations are Greenville (16%), Union City (6%) and Union City (5%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
Where working residents work
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 28% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Jackson has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 19 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Jackson’s public schools outperform 54% of Ohio districts
The public schools Jackson’s kids attend outperform 54% of Ohio’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississinawa Valley Elementary School | K–6 | 307 | B− |
| Mississinawa Valley JR/SR High School | 7–12 | 276 | B |
| Mississinawa Valley Preschool | PK | 47 | Not graded |
0.2% of Jackson is conserved land
0.7 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Coppess Nature Sanctuary | 0.7 mi | 31 |
About Jackson
Township in Ohio, US
Jackson Township is one of the twenty townships of Darke County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 2,668 people in the township.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 2,668
- Area
- 31 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,066 ft
Jackson’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Jackson.