A town of 43,306. Public schools that outperform most of Ohio.
The 3 things Jackson does most differently from other towns.
2 colleges in town.
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Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Jackson. Another town gets a different order.
The public schools Jackson’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 88% of Ohio’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strausser Elementary School | K–5 | 819 | A+ |
| Sauder Elementary School | K–5 | 722 | A+ |
| Lake Cable Elementary School | K–5 | 544 | A+ |
| Amherst Elementary School | K–5 | 462 | A− |
| Jackson Memorial Middle School | 6–8 | 1,313 | A− |
| Jackson High School | 9–12 | 1,881 | A− |
About one in 5 of Jackson’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Canton (13%), Akron (7%) and Massillon (6%). Half commute less than 8 miles.
14 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Tam O'Shanter Park | 3.1 mi | 175 |
| 2. Jackson Bog State Nature Preserve | 2.2 mi | 166 |
| 3. Jackson North Park | 1.7 mi | 63 |
Jackson beats the Ohio average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Jackson | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11% | 14.1% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.2% | 11.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.9% | 8.7% |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 8% of U.S. communities.
Jackson has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 47 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Jackson's reported crime rate is close to Ohio's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 99 violent crimes were reported in 2025.
Where Jackson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
Township in Ohio, US
Jackson Township is one of the 17 townships of Stark County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 43,067 people in the township.
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7 towns share a border with Jackson.