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Jackson

A township of 1,506 people in Preble County, Ohio
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Conserved land0%none recorded
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About Jackson

Township in Ohio, US
1,141Population
34.4 sq miArea
1,161 ftElevation

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.

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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.

Eaton
19%
Oxford
11%
Richmond, IN
8%
Dayton
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Jackson →

Health in Jackson

C

Health Grade C

Healthier than 29% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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2better than OH·4worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Reid HealthRichmond · 9.2 mi · ER
Damar Health Services- RichmondRichmond · 6.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 45320, 45347 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Jackson →

Natural hazards in Jackson

42
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 42% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Jackson →

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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.

38° / 22°Winter
62° / 40°Spring
82° / 61°Summer
64° / 43°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Jackson →

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Nearest: New Paris Branch LibraryNew Paris · 5.9 miles · 28 hrs a week

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