JacksonTownshipNodawayCountyMO, 2025
Jackson Township’s story
Jackson Township in pictures
The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2025 and a map from 1940 on.
Explore the history →Jackson TownshipMO
A town of 919.
Population
919
2025 Census estimate · −6.9% since 2020
Median home value
$151K
Census ACS
Household income
$63K
median
Median age
36.3
years
Jobs based here
101
A commuter town
Is Jackson Township a good place to live?
Of the 248 Missouri towns we compare, none has a lower January low than Jackson Township. Jackson Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
919 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Wilson TownshipIndependence TownshipJefferson TownshipPolk TownshipJackson Township
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Jackson Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Jackson Township, and how to reach them.
PowerEvergy12.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterNodaway County Pwsd 11 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Jackson Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Missouri you can register online until 27 days before Election Day, in person until 27 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 27 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereNodawayNodaway County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2019
ZIP codes64479, 64475, 6446864479 88% · 64475 9% · 64468 3%Census 2020
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.
Work & commute
About half of Jackson Township’s working residents commute to Maryville
Most working residents leave Jackson Township for work: only 1% work in town. 8.3% of Jackson Township residents live below the poverty line, where Missouri’s towns sit at 14% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. The top destinations are Maryville (45%), St.
1%work in town
| Jackson Township | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.5% | 13% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% | 14% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $63,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Jackson Township1%
Maryville45%
St. Joseph10%
Kansas City3%
Polk Township3%
14 mi
median commute distance
101
jobs based in Jackson Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Jackson Township’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Northeast Nodaway Co. R-V school district. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Nodaway ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 117 | B+ |
| Northeast Nodaway HighLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 81 | B |
NCES · EDFacts
Climate
Jackson Township has four seasons and pleasant summers
Jackson Township has chilly winters and warm summers. Among 248 Missouri towns, just 3 have a lower July high than Jackson Township.
19″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–37°
Spring41–63°
Summer63–85°
Fall42–65°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 17
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
High risk in Jackson Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities. Since 1984, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Jackson Township.
67risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesDrought
2
paid flood claims since 1984
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
How healthy Jackson Township is
Jackson Township beats the Missouri average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 41% of Jackson Township adults sleep under 7 hours, against 38% in Missouri’s towns and 36% across U.S. towns. 31% of adults feel lonely in Jackson Township.
| Jackson Township | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 32% | 33% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 25% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 17% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Missouri
3 better28 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Jackson Township | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7.4% | 9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.3% | 12.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.7% | 8.6% |
Mosaic Medical Center - Maryville
10.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 23 of 47,566 acres
1.1 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Ravenwood Park | — | 9 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Jackson Township
17pages on Jackson Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Jackson Township
Conception Seminary CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Conception9.3 mi$26,206 tuitionNorthwest Missouri State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Maryville11 mi$10,611 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Jackson Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Missouri.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Jackson Township for work
Where Jackson Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
101jobs based in Jackson Township
1%of working residents work in town
14 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Jackson Township
Township in Nodaway County, Missouri, U.S.
Jackson Township is a township in Nodaway County, Missouri, United States. At the 2020 census, its population was 987. It contains about 70 sections. The town of Ravenwood is in its center.
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Questions about Jackson Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Jackson Township, MO a good place to live?
Jackson Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.