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Jackson’s story
Jackson in pictures
4 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
JacksonOH
A town of 438. Healthier than 84% of U.S. towns.
2 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
438
residents
Median home value
$148K
Census ACS
Household income
$123K
median
Median age
32.6
years
Jobs based here
23
A commuter town
What makes Jackson stand out
The thing Jackson does most differently from other towns.
Small town
438 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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Jackson’s report card
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Residents weigh in
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Weather
Forecast →66°
Light Drizzle
H 67° · L 46°
Local news
All →- Waterloo vs Jackson-Milton - Boys Varsity Basketball 01/26/2027 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Oct 1
- Basketball Live and Upcoming Games - Waterloo High School - Atwater, OHNFHS Network · Oct 1
- Jackson-Milton vs Heartland Chr. - Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball 09/29/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 29
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Jackson. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 16% of U.S. towns
Jackson beats the Ohio average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
C−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Ohio
4 better28 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Jackson | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.8% | 8.3% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.6% | 14.1% |
Paulding County Hospital
15.6 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
25th
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Jackson
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.
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Jackson0%
Van Wert18%
Delphos8%
Lima5%
Ridge4%
19 mi
median commute distance
23
jobs based in Jackson
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
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.
24″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–36°
Spring39–60°
Summer62–83°
Fall43–64°
Oct 26
typical first frost
Apr 21
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 46% of U.S. communities.
46risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Jackson for work
Where Jackson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
23jobs based in Jackson
0%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Jackson
Township in Ohio, US
Jackson Township is one of the twelve townships of Van Wert County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 446 people in the township.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 446
- Area
- 22 sq mi
- Elevation
- 738 ft
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