Jackson TownshipSD
A town of 127 in South Dakota.
Is Jackson Township a good place to live?
Jackson Township’s median age is 65 years, above both South Dakota’s towns (39.5 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). No town among the 36 in South Dakota we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Jackson Township. 18% of the land in Jackson Township is conserved, above both South Dakota’s towns (3.3%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest park or preserve is North Wheeler Recreation Area, at 62 acres. Jackson Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
127 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 Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Jackson Township.
Protected land: 17.6% of Jackson Township
Only 3 of the 33 South Dakota towns we compare have a lower trail density than Jackson Township. Trails run 5.6 miles in 1 park or preserve.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. North Wheeler Recreation Area | — | 62 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Expect four seasons and pleasant summers in Jackson Township
Among 36 South Dakota towns, just 3 have a higher peak summer temperature than Jackson Township. July afternoons reach 88°, January nights drop to 11° and about 31 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Jackson Township is
The share of adults in Jackson Township who have high blood pressure: 39%. The town beats the South Dakota average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 7. Among 36 South Dakota towns, just 2 have a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Jackson Township. 14% of adults in the town have diabetes; 14% report frequent mental distress.
| Jackson Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 31% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 10% | 12% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 15% | 17% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 36% |
| What stands out | Jackson Township | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.3% | 75.9% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87.4% | 84.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.3% | 6.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in Jackson Township, with inland flooding at the top
FEMA puts nearly two fifths of Jackson Township’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 32% to cold waves. Storm and flood damage is expected to run higher than in just over half of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Jackson Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Jackson Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Jackson Township residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.
Questions about Jackson Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Jackson Township, SD a good place to live?
Jackson Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.