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A township of 43,306 people in Stark County, Ohio
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About Jackson

Township in Ohio, US
43,067Population
37.1 sq miArea
1,112 ftElevation

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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Health in Jackson

B−

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 51% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Ohio

7better than OH·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Mercy Medical CenterCanton · 5.6 mi · ER
Massillon Professional BuildingMassillon · 4.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 44720, 44646, 44718 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Jackson →

Natural hazards in Jackson

8
Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 8% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🧊 Hail
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Jackson →

Climate in Jackson

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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.

37° / 22°Winter
60° / 39°Spring
82° / 60°Summer
63° / 43°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Jackson →

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School Grade A

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.

#87Best public schoolsof 621 in OH
DistrictJackson LocalSchools6

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within OH. Ratings are from neighbors.

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Jackson Community Branch Library7487 Fulton Drive NW · part of Stark County District Library
Fine-freeE-books58 hrs a week
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