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A township of 1,481 people in Sandusky County, Ohio
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About Jackson

Township in Ohio, US
1,610Population
36 sq miArea
669 ftElevation

Jackson Township is one of the twelve townships of Sandusky County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census, 1,610 people lived in the township.

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Most working residents leave Jackson for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Fremont (18%), Toledo (5%) and Clyde (4%). Half commute less than 16 miles.

Fremont
18%
Toledo
5%
Clyde
4%
Tiffin
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Jackson →

Health in Jackson

C

Health Grade C

Healthier than 32% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Ohio

3worse than OH

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 29 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Mercy Health - Tiffin HospitalTiffin · 13.4 mi · ER
Community Health Services - Main SiteFremont · 6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 43407, 43420, 43435 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Jackson →

Natural hazards in Jackson

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Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
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 20°, and about 26 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

36° / 22°Winter
60° / 40°Spring
83° / 62°Summer
63° / 44°Fall
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Nearest: Bettsville Public LibraryBettsville · 3.6 miles · 52 hrs a week

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