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A township of 1,248 people in Vinton County, Ohio
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Conserved land0.8%180 of 23,902 acres
Trails4.7 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0144 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Jackson

Township in Ohio, US
721Population
37.5 sq miArea
883 ftElevation

Jackson Township is one of the twelve townships of Vinton County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 721 people in the township.

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D

Health Grade D

Healthier than 11% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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13worse than OH

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

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Hocking Valley Community HospitalLogan · 16.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Hopewell Health Centers - McarthurMc Arthur · 7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 45651, 43152, 45622 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Jackson →
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