1936 · Newsboys · Library of Congress
Jackson’s story
Jackson in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
JacksonOH
A town of 1,506. Healthier than 71% of U.S. towns.
4 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
1,506
−4.1% since 2010
Median home value
$191K
Census ACS
Household income
$81K
median
Median age
39.5
years
Jobs based here
44
A commuter town
What makes Jackson stand out
The thing Jackson does most differently from other towns.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Jackson for work
Where Jackson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
44jobs based in Jackson
1%of working residents work in town
21 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Jackson’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →55°
Mostly Clear
H 0° · L 51°
Local news
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Jackson. Another town gets a different order.
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 Eaton (19%), Oxford (11%) and Richmond (8%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
1%work in town
Where working residents work
In Jackson1%
Eaton19%
Oxford11%
Richmond8%
Dayton3%
21 mi
median commute distance
44
jobs based in Jackson
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
Healthier than 29% of U.S. towns
Jackson beats the Ohio average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4.
CHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Ohio
2 better26 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Jackson | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7% | 8.3% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.2% | 8.7% |
Reid Health
9.2 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
45th
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Jackson has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
12″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–38°
Spring40–62°
Summer61–82°
Fall43–64°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 24
typical last frost
+1.2°
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 42% of U.S. communities.
42risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Outdoors
0% of Jackson is conserved land
0.0 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 21,893 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Preble Rest Area (Eastbound) | — | 30 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
About Jackson
Township in Ohio, US
Jackson Township is one of the twelve townships of Preble County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 1,141 people within the township. The Jackson community is served by National Trail High School and the National Trail Local School District. Interstate 70 runs along the northern part of the township.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,141
- Area
- 34 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,161 ft
Jackson’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Jackson.
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