JacksonSD
A town of 74. Nearly 17.6% of it is conserved land.
Population
74
residents
Median home value
$233K
Census ACS
Household income
$65K
median
Median age
65.0
years
What makes Jackson stand out
The thing Jackson does most differently from other towns.
Small town
74 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Outdoors
17.6% of Jackson is conserved land
5.6 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
17.6%conserved
17.6%
conserved · 7,669 of 43,556 acres
5.6 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. North Wheeler Recreation Area | — | 62 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Jackson has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 11°, and about 31 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
31″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter14–34°
Spring36–60°
Summer60–85°
Fall38–63°
Oct 13
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Jackson is
Jackson beats the South Dakota average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 7.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
2 better17 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Jackson | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.3% | 75.9% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87.4% | 84.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.3% | 6.8% |
Platte Health Center
14.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.
51risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →