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A township of 1,248 people in Vinton County, Ohio
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Outdoors in Jackson

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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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On the road to Canter's Cave1910
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On the road to Canter's Cave, 1910

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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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Living in Jackson

Work & commute in Jackson

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Most working residents leave Jackson for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Columbus (8%), Chillicothe (8%) and Green (6%). Half commute less than 24 miles.

Columbus
8%
Chillicothe
8%
Green
6%
Union
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Jackson →

Health in Jackson

D

Health Grade D

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

Compared with Ohio

13worse than OH

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

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Care nearby

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 →

Natural hazards in Jackson

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Climate in Jackson

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Jackson has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 23 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

41° / 25°Winter
64° / 41°Spring
83° / 61°Summer
66° / 43°Fall
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Nearest: Herbert Wescoat Memorial LibraryMcarthur · 7.5 miles · 47 hrs a week

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