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Jackson’s story
Jackson in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
JacksonOH
A town of 776. Healthier than 84% of U.S. towns.
Population
776
−7.4% since 2010
Typical home
$178K
−0.5% in a year
Household income
$52K
median
Median age
49.3
years
Jobs based here
25
A commuter town
What makes Jackson stand out
The 2 things Jackson does most differently from other towns.
Small town
776 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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Jackson’s report card
Now in Jackson
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Residents weigh in
Live in Jackson? Is a C− for health right?
Your answer becomes a post in Jackson’s Town Square.
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Weather
Forecast →75°
Mostly Clear
H 72° · L 52°
Local news
All →- Waterloo vs Crestwood - Girls Varsity Volleyball 10/10/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 27
- Jackson-Milton vs Waterloo - Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball 09/28/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 26
- Waterloo vs Away - Boys Varsity Soccer 10/05/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 21
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Jackson. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 16% of U.S. towns
Jackson beats the Ohio average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 18.
C−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Ohio
0 better14 too close to call18 worse
| What stands out | Jackson | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.9% | 8% |
| More smokers | 20.7% | 15.4% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 20% | 15.3% |
Holzer Medical Center Jackson
9.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
25th
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Jackson
Most working residents leave Jackson for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Jackson (22%), Wellston (5%) and Scioto (5%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
1%work in town
Where working residents work
In Jackson1%
Jackson22%
Wellston5%
Scioto5%
Lick4%
19 mi
median commute distance
25
jobs based in Jackson
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Housing
A typical Jackson home is worth about $178K
The typical Jackson home is worth about $178,000, about the same as a year ago, 29% below the Ohio typical home.
$178KZillow home value
Typical home value
Jackson$178K
Ohio$249K
−0.5%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Jackson has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 21 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
21″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–42°
Spring42–64°
Summer61–83°
Fall44–66°
Oct 21
typical first frost
Apr 22
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 40% of U.S. communities.
40risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHeat waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Outdoors
0% of Jackson is conserved land
11 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 24,700 acres
11 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Jackson for work
Where Jackson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
25jobs based in Jackson
1%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Jackson
City in Ohio, United States
Jackson is a city in and the county seat of Jackson County, Ohio, United States about 27 miles (43 km) southeast of Chillicothe. Its population was 6,252 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 6,252
- Area
- 8.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 692 ft
- ZIP code
- 45640
- Area code
- 740
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