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Jackson TownshipOH
A town of 1,406.
5 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
1,406
2025 Census estimate · +0% since 2020
Median home value
$166K
Census ACS
Household income
$107K
median
Median age
41.6
years
Jobs based here
131
A commuter town
Is Jackson Township a good place to live?
31% of residents are under 18 in Jackson Township, above both the Ohio town median (22%) and the median of U.S. towns (22%). Among 994 Ohio towns, just 9 have a higher share of households owning their home than Jackson Township. We don’t grade Jackson Township yet; the figures below are still real.
Small town
1,406 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
FostoriaScott TownshipLoudon TownshipLiberty TownshipPerry 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
WaterFostoria City water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet8 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
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, Seneca County Board of ElectionsSeneca County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP codes44830, 44841, 4345744830 91% · 44841 7% · 43457 2%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
Jackson Township stands out in Ohio and nationally: a smaller share of its working residents work locally
0.8% of Jackson Township working residents work locally, against 6.9% in Ohio’s towns and 8% across U.S. towns. Jobs based in Jackson Township grew to 131 in 2023, 44 more than in 2013. The median household income in Jackson Township is $107,000.
1%work in town
| Jackson Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $107,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.8% | 6.9% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Jackson Township1%
Fostoria15%
Tiffin11%
Findlay8%
Fremont7%
17 mi
median commute distance
131
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 warm summers. July afternoons reach 85°, January nights drop to 20° and about 30 inches of snow falls in a winter.
30″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–36°
Spring40–60°
Summer61–83°
Fall44–63°
Oct 23
typical first frost
Apr 23
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Jackson Township faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 65% of U.S. communities. Since 1997, 5 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Jackson Township.
35risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
5
paid flood claims since 1997
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
How healthy Jackson Township is
Jackson Township beats the Ohio average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12. 33% of Jackson Township adults get no exercise outside work.
| Jackson Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 28% | 25% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 12% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 14% |
| 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 uninsured adults | 9.7% | 8% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.7% | 8% |
| More adults who get no exercise | 32.5% | 26.9% |
Mercy Health - Tiffin Hospital
10.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 27 attractions →Cedar Point and 13 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Jackson Township. Close and well known come first.
Big draw40 mi Theme parkCedar Point3.8M visitors a year
33 mi MuseumToledo Museum of Art340K visitors a year
30 mi Zoo & aquariumToledo Zoo
28 mi LandmarkFort Meigs39 mi Theme parkCastaway Bay
32 mi MuseumImagination StationSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Cedar Point: Larry Pieniazek, User:Lar, en:User:Lar (primary), CC BY 2.5 · Toledo Museum of Art: Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Toledo Zoo: DreamingKoala, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Meigs: Traveler100, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Imagination Station: MrJacon000, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Jackson Township
16pages on Jackson Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Jackson Township
Tiffin UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Tiffin11.2 mi$34,790 tuitionHeidelberg UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Tiffin12 mi$33,650 tuitionTerra State Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Fremont14.3 mi$5,748 in-state tuition
About 3 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.
131jobs based in Jackson Township
1%of working residents work in town
17 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Jackson Township
Township in Ohio, US
Jackson Township is one of the fifteen townships of Seneca County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 1,401 people in the township.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 35 sq mi
- Elevation
- 725 ft
Questions about Jackson Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Jackson Township, OH a good place to live?
We don’t grade Jackson Township yet; the figures below are still real.