Jackson TownshipPA
A town of 367.
Is Jackson Township a good place to live?
20% of the land in Jackson Township is conserved, above both Pennsylvania’s towns (8.2%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). State Game Lands Number 179, at 3,624 acres with 2.5 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Jackson Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
367 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.
Jackson Township stands out in Pennsylvania and nationally: the average trip to work there is longer
4.4% of Jackson Township residents live below the poverty line, below both the Pennsylvania town median (7.6%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). The typical household income for Jackson Township comes to $67,000. The top destinations are Franklin Township (10%), Center Township (10%) and Richhill Township (6%). Half of commuters travel less than 26 miles.
| Jackson Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 56 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 4.4% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $67,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Jackson Township has set aside 19.8% of its land for conservation
There are 6.6 miles of trail across 1 park or preserve. Jackson Township’s trail density stands at 0.2 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. State Game Lands Number 179 | 2.5 mi | 3,624 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Jackson Township’s year
Jackson Township’s typical July afternoon high comes in at 83°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
High risk in Jackson Township, with inland flooding at the top
In Jackson Township, the risk rating from FEMA is 61 of 100. FEMA puts 85% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding. Paid flood insurance claims in the town since 1980: 29.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
How healthy Jackson Township is
Jackson Township: 18% of adults smoke cigarettes. Nearly a fifth of adults in Jackson Township binge drink; 38% sleep under 7 hours.
| Jackson Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 38% | 36% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 14% | 14% |
| What stands out | Jackson Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More uninsured adults | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.3% | 7.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Jackson Township
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Jackson Township
About 9 of every 100 Jackson Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
100% 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 Pennsylvania, US
Jackson Township is an American township that is located in Greene County, Pennsylvania. The population was 381 at the time of the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 29 sq mi
Questions about Jackson Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Jackson Township, PA a good place to live?
Jackson Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.