Jackson TownshipSD
A town of 112.
Is Jackson Township a good place to live?
48% of households own their home in Jackson Township, below both the South Dakota town median (68%) and the median of U.S. towns (73%). 38% of the land in Jackson Township is conserved, above both South Dakota’s towns (3.3%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). Jackson Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
112 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.
Jackson Township has set aside nearly a third of its land for conservation
Among 33 South Dakota towns, just 3 have a lower density of trails than Jackson Township. 2.3 miles of trail.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Expect four seasons and pleasant summers in Jackson Township
The range runs from 7° on a January night to 86° on a July afternoon, with about 26 inches of snow a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Jackson Township is
Jackson Township: 29% of adults sleep under 7 hours. In Jackson Township, 16% of adults smoke cigarettes, and 18% binge drink.
| Jackson Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 19% | 16% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 22% | 23% |
| What stands out | Jackson Township | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with heart disease | 7.8% | 6.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The biggest natural risk in Jackson Township is inland flooding, at a moderate overall level
Expected losses in Jackson Township break down as 34% from inland flooding and 16% from tornadoes. Compared with 55% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage here is lower.
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.