A town of 533. Nearly 45.6% of it is conserved land.
The thing Jackson does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Jackson. Another town gets a different order.
16 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Tuscarora State Forest | 13.3 mi | 9,576 |
| 2. Frank E. Masland, Jr. Natural Area | 1.2 mi | 389 |
Most working residents leave Jackson for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Southwest Madison (5%), Hampden (5%) and Harrisburg (4%). Half commute less than 27 miles.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.
Jackson has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 26 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
The public schools Jackson’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 60% of Pennsylvania’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rippling Creek School Private | 1–8 | 17 | |
| Manassa School Private | 1–8 | 11 |
Jackson beats the Pennsylvania average on 0 of 5 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Jackson | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 24.1% | 14.5% |
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 60% | 64.4% |
Where Jackson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
5 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 3 places on the National Register.
3 places in Jackson on the National Register of Historic Places.
Township in Pennsylvania, US
Jackson Township is a township in Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 589 at the 2020 census.
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