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A township of 446 people in Van Wert County, Ohio
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About Jackson

Township in Ohio, US
446Population
22.3 sq miArea
738 ftElevation

Jackson Township is one of the twelve townships of Van Wert County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 446 people in the township.

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Most working residents leave Jackson for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Van Wert (18%), Delphos (8%) and Lima (5%). Half commute less than 19 miles.

Van Wert
18%
Delphos
8%
Lima
5%
Ridge
4%
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Health in Jackson

C−

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 16% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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4better than OH

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Paulding County HospitalPaulding · 15.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Family Health Care of Northwest OhioVan Wert · 10.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 45863, 45849, 45844 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Jackson →

Natural hazards in Jackson

46
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 46% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
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Jackson has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 24 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

36° / 21°Winter
60° / 39°Spring
83° / 62°Summer
64° / 43°Fall
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Nearest: Ottoville-Monterey Township BranchOttoville · 4.8 miles · 19 hrs a week
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