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A township of 1,593 people in Paulding County, Ohio

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Township in Ohio, US

1,773Population

36.8 sq miArea

722 ftElevation

Jackson Township is one of the twelve townships of Paulding County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 1,773 people in the township.

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Health Grade C−

Healthier than 16% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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5worse than OH

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

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9.8%More adults with COPDOH 8% · worse 32.3%More adults who get no exerciseOH 26.9% · worse 18.1%More smokersOH 15.4% · worse

Care nearby

Paulding County HospitalPaulding · 3.9 mi · ER · rural critical access

Defiance Community Health CenterDefiance · 14.1 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

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Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

0Does Jackson flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 10 declared for Paulding County MapJackson vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Nearest: Paulding County Carnegie LibraryPaulding · 2.9 miles · 52 hrs a week

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