Town guide
Jackson
A township of 117 people in Charles Mix County, South Dakota
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What’s happening
Weather
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Outdoors in Jackson
Parks & trails →Conserved land18%7,669 of 43,556 acres
Trails5.6 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1named on the map
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Living in Jackson
Health in Jackson
Compared with South Dakota
2better than SD·7worse
of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Platte Health CenterPlatte · 14.4 mi · ER · rural critical access
Horizon Health - Plankinton Medical and DentalPlankinton · 38.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 57342 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Jackson →
Natural hazards in Jackson
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Jackson →
Climate in Jackson
Full climate →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.
34° / 14°Winter
60° / 36°Spring
85° / 60°Summer
63° / 38°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Jackson →
Libraries near Jackson
See all →Nearest: Lake Andes Public LibraryLake Andes · 11.2 miles · 26 hrs a week
Where Jackson is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
South Dakota · SD · Charles Mix CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
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How things work in Jackson
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