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Jackson

A township of 86 people in Sanborn County, South Dakota

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Farewell to Norwood News from State Sen. Robert Jackson

Norwood News · Sep 1, 2026

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Outdoors in Jackson

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Conserved land38%8,238 of 21,887 acres

Trails2.3 mi0.1 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves0named on the map

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Health in Jackson

Compared with South Dakota

1worse than SD

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

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What stands out

7.8%More adults with heart diseaseSD 6.8% · worse

Care nearby

Huron Regional Medical CenterHuron · 14.5 mi · ER · rural critical access

Horizon Health - WoonsocketWoonsocket · 9.9 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 57385, 57314, 57350 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Jackson →

Natural hazards in Jackson

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 45% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves

0Does Jackson flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 19 declared for Sanborn County MapJackson vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Jackson

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Jackson has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 26 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

29° / 10°Winter

58° / 34°Spring

83° / 59°Summer

60° / 36°Fall

How much snow does Jackson get?About 26 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Sep 28, with the last in spring around May 9.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.8° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Jackson →

Libraries near Jackson

Nearest: Woonsocket Community LibraryWoonsocket · 9.8 miles · 30 hrs a week

Where Jackson is

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