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A township of 1,141 people in Pike County, Ohio
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Conserved land0.2%74 of 33,124 acres
Trails51 mi1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves065 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Jackson

City in Ohio, United States
6,252Population
8.5 sq miArea
692 ftElevation

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.

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Town numbers

ZIP code45640
Area code740
Living in Jackson

Work & commute in Jackson

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Most working residents leave Jackson for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Waverly (15%), Scioto (8%) and Chillicothe (8%). Half commute less than 18 miles.

Waverly
15%
Scioto
8%
Chillicothe
8%
Green
7%
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Health in Jackson

D

Health Grade D

Healthier than 5% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 42% of towns with similar incomes.

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21worse than OH

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 11 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Adena Pike Medical CenterWaverly · 7.5 mi · ER · rural critical access
Valley View 23 NorthWaverly · 5.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 45690, 45613, 45601 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Jackson →

Natural hazards in Jackson

21
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 21% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌡️ Heat waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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 85°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

42° / 25°Winter
65° / 42°Spring
84° / 62°Summer
66° / 44°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Jackson →

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Nearest: Richmond Dale Branch LibraryRichmond Dale · 5.4 miles · 25 hrs a week
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