Jackson TownshipKS
A town of 298.
Is Jackson Township a good place to live?
Jackson Township’s median age is 65.1 years, against 38.1 years in Kansas’ towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. Among 152 Kansas towns, just 2 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Jackson Township. 25% of the land in Jackson Township is conserved, against 2.1% in Kansas’ towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. The biggest park or preserve is Tuttle Creek Recreation Area, at 5,066 acres. Jackson Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
298 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Jackson Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Jackson Township, 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 Township.
The schools Jackson Township’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Blue Valley school district. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph MiddleLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 44 | B |
| Blue Valley HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 76 | C |
NCES · EDFacts
Conserved land covers nearly a quarter of Jackson Township
23 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves. The trail density in Jackson Township is 0.7 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Tuttle Creek State Park Fancy Creek Area | 12.3 mi | 351 |
| 2. Tuttle Creek Wildlife Area | 1.1 mi | 3,678 |
| 3. Tuttle Creek Recreation Area | 0.8 mi | 5,066 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Jackson Township has 0.2 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Jackson Township for work: only 1% work in town. 5.2% of Jackson Township residents live below the poverty line. The top destinations are Manhattan (39%), Leonardville (4%) and Topeka (4%).
| Jackson Township | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 5.2% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 20 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Jackson Township has four seasons and hot summers
Jackson Township has chilly winters and warm summers. Jackson Township’s July high is 91°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Fewer of Jackson Township’s adults have obesity than in the typical Kansas or U.S. town
27% of adults have obesity in Jackson Township. Jackson Township beats the Kansas average on 13 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 21% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Jackson Township.
| Jackson Township | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 37% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 35% | 36% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 17% | 17% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 31% | 33% |
| What stands out | Jackson Township | KS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 7.7% | 13% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.4% | 8.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in Jackson Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities. Since 2007, 6 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Jackson Township.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Jackson Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Jackson Township; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Jackson Township residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
99% of working residents leave Jackson Township for work
Where Jackson Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Jackson Township
Township in Riley County, Kansas, U.S.
Jackson Township is a township in Riley County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 273.
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Questions about Jackson Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Jackson Township, KS a good place to live?
Jackson Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.