Strunk-Nyssen House · Photo: Elkman · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Jackson Township is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns
Jackson Township differs from Minnesota on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 55379. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jackson Township
Jackson Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Jackson Township is healthier than 79%. Against the 10,443 towns with similar household incomes ($52K–$86K), it’s healthier than 94%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Jackson Township
Jackson Township runs below Minnesota on five chronic conditions, most of all cancer (6.4% vs 8.5%), heart disease (4.5% vs 5.9%) and stroke (2.5% vs 3.1%). A young population is part of it: only 9% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%). Conditions ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Minnesota figure falls outside Jackson Township’s likely range; Jackson Township’s figures come from ZIP code 55379, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Jackson Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Jackson Township is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 91% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 56%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Jackson Township’s median household income is $68,884; among the 10,443 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$86K), it’s healthier than 94%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Jackson Township adults…
Jackson Township runs below MN on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Jackson Township residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Jackson Township
No hospital or community health center in Jackson Township itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Jackson Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
1.6 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Jackson Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Jackson Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Jackson Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.4% of Jackson Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Jackson Township and the towns around it
Jackson Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Township · Louisville Township | A− | 32.7% | 9.5% | 13.5% | ZIP 55379 |
| Shakopee | A− | 32.6% | 9.3% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| Chaska | A | 33.1% | 8.5% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| Chanhassen | A+ | 30.9% | 8.2% | 9.7% | CDC place |
Jackson Township and Louisville Township share one ZIP estimate, so they share a row. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Jackson Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Jackson Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Jackson Township is better than Minnesota on 5 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Jackson Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Jackson Township | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.1%14.3–18 | 16% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.9%9.7–12.1 | 11.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.7–17 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.7%28.1–37.7 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.5%8.3–10.8 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 29.1%26.2–32.2 | 31% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.5%27.4–33.8 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 18.4%16.4–20.7 | 22.3% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.6–10.8 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.4%5.8–7 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.5%4.1–5 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 5.4% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.3–2.7 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.6%7.8–11.7 | 8.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.5%11.8–15.2 | 13.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.8%21.6–28.2 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.1%16.3–22.1 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.9%25.8–34.3 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.1%7–9.3 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.9%69.4–76.2 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.7%63.6–69.7 | 67.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.4%82.6–86.1 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.2%69.1–75.1 | 76.1% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65%60.8–69 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.8%71.6–83.2 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.4%19.7–25.5 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.3%26.3–34.5 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.5%20.4–26.8 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.6%10.8–14.5 | 11.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.8%9.2–12.4 | 9.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.3%5.5–7.2 | 5.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.4%6.5–8.3 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.4%7.2–9.7 | 7.9% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.7%21.7–27.8 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.9%8.7–11.2 | 11.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.7%11.4–14.1 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.3%4.8–5.9 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.5–4.1 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.6–3.1 | 3.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Minnesota figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Jackson Township
Is Jackson Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Jackson Township is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 94%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Jackson Township?
CDC estimates 32.7% of adults (the figure for ZIP code 55379, which Jackson Township shares with Louisville Township) have obesity, likely between 28.1% and 37.7%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Jackson Township?
St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee, 3.4 miles in a straight line from Jackson Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Jackson Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7–9.3%), against 7.5% across Minnesota.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Jackson Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A. The figures are ZIP code 55379’s, shared with Louisville Township.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jackson Township.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Minnesota figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.