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Jackson TownshipOH
A town of 351.
7 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
351
2025 Census estimate · +0% since 2020
Median home value
$323K
Census ACS
Median age
29.7
years
Jobs based here
18
A commuter town
Is Jackson Township a good place to live?
Jackson Township’s median age is 29.7 years, where Ohio’s towns sit at 41.7 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Jackson Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
351 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
CrestlineVernon TownshipGalionJefferson TownshipSandusky TownshipPolk TownshipSharon 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.
PowerAEP Ohio19.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCrestline Village PWSNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Jackson Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Crawford County Board of ElectionsCrawford County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP codes44827, 4483344827 93% · 44833 7%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Jackson Township.
Work & commute
Fewer of Jackson Township’s working residents work locally than in the typical Ohio or U.S. town
0.6% of working residents work locally in Jackson Township, below both Ohio’s towns (6.9%) and U.S. towns (8%). Since 2013, Jackson Township has lost 39 jobs, to 18 in 2023. The top destinations are Galion (10%), Columbus (9%) and Mansfield (9%).
1%work in town
| Jackson Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 18% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.6% | 6.9% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Jackson Township1%
Galion10%
Columbus9%
Mansfield9%
Crestline7%
19 mi
median commute distance
18
jobs based in Jackson Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Jackson Township has four seasons and pleasant summers
Jackson Township has chilly winters and pleasant summers. Jackson Township’s July high is 83°F.
26″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–36°
Spring38–60°
Summer59–81°
Fall42–63°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 26
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Jackson Township is
Jackson Township beats the Ohio average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12. 19% of Jackson Township adults smoke cigarettes.
| Jackson Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 28% | 25% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 15% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
0 better20 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | Jackson Township | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.6% | 8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 19.9% | 15.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9% | 7.1% |
Ohiohealth Shelby Hospital
6.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Moderate risk in Jackson Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 60% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 12 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Jackson Township.
40risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
12
paid flood claims since 1979
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 42 attractions →Ohio State Reformatory and 8 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Jackson Township. Close and well known come first.
12 mi MuseumOhio State Reformatory
27 mi LandmarkHarding Tomb
22 mi State parkMalabar Farm State Park
11 mi GardenKingwood Center
12 mi MuseumMansfield Memorial Museum
13 mi MuseumBibleWalkSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Ohio State Reformatory: Niagara66, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Harding Tomb: User:Postdlf, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Malabar Farm State Park: Jerward at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Kingwood Center: Mar07 at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Mansfield Memorial Museum: Publichall, CC BY-SA 3.0 · BibleWalk: JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Jackson Township
16pages on Jackson Township
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Jackson Township
North Central State CollegeCommunity college · Public · Mansfield8.2 mi$4,624 in-state tuitionOhio State University-Mansfield CampusUniversity or college · Public · Mansfield8.3 mi$9,488 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Jackson Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
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.
18jobs based in Jackson Township
1%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Jackson Township
Township in Ohio, US
Jackson Township is one of the sixteen townships of Crawford County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census the population of the township was 374.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 7.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,152 ft
Questions about Jackson Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Jackson Township, OH a good place to live?
Jackson Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.