Jackson
What’s happening
Weather
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Outdoors in Jackson
Parks & trails →Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
About Jackson
Township in Pennsylvania, USJackson Township is a township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 6,578 at the 2020 census. A portion of Big Pocono State Park, a Pennsylvania state park, is on Camelback Mountain in Jackson Township.
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How Jackson ranks
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Work & commute in Jackson
Full picture →Most working residents leave Jackson for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Pocono (12%), Stroud (6%) and New York (4%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
Health in Jackson
Compared with Pennsylvania
No difference on any of 5 measures is outside the margin of error.
What stands out
Nothing stands out: Jackson tracks Pennsylvania closely.
Care nearby
Natural hazards in Jackson
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 35% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Jackson
Full climate →Jackson has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 42 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Libraries near Jackson
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