Jackson JunctionIA
A town of 39, settled in 1883.
Is Jackson Junction a good place to live?
Jackson Junction’s median age is 66.2 years, against 38.7 years in Iowa’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. No town among the 141 in Iowa we compare has a higher share of households owning their home than Jackson Junction. Lawrence Bridge is on the National Register of Historic Places. Jackson Junction has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
39 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Jackson Junction: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Jackson Junction, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Jackson Junction.
Jackson Junction stands out in Iowa and nationally, with a typical July afternoon cooler than most
Jackson Junction’s July high is 82°F, below both Iowa’s towns (84°F) and U.S. towns (85°F). Jackson Junction has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The schools Jackson Junction’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Turkey Valley Community School District. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Valley Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 198 | A+ |
| Turkey Valley Jr-Sr High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 185 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Jackson Junction
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 63% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
How healthy Jackson Junction is
Jackson Junction beats the Iowa average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6. 20% of adults binge drink in Jackson Junction. Only 9 of the 141 Iowa towns we compare have a lower share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Jackson Junction.
| Jackson Junction | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 20% | 16% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 21% | 23% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 35% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 32% | 33% |
| What stands out | Jackson Junction | IA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 5.9% | 6.8% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.3% | 77.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.6% | 8.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Jackson Junction
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Jackson Junction
About 12 of every 100 Jackson Junction residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
About Jackson Junction
City in Iowa, United States
Jackson Junction is a city in Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States. The population was 37 at the time of the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 6.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,158 ft
Questions about Jackson Junction
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Is Jackson Junction, IA a good place to live?
Jackson Junction has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.