Jackson township, Ohio
Jackson township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Jackson township is a geographic entity located in Shelby County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,382. The land area covers 37.38 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,382 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 36.9 yrs | ±6.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 912 | ±115 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 951 | ±115 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 912 | ±115 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 39 | ±33 |
| Median Home Value | $210,400 | ±$17,966 |
| Median Gross Rent | $833 | ±$486 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $79,545 | ±$14,062 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,957 | ±$9,365 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% | ±5.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 201 | ±139 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | ±3.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,125 | ±172 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.6% | ±4.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON
GUS Population: 2,373 (2024)
ID: 209138
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
17266 WONES RD, JACKSON CENTER OH 45334-8708
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GUS Population: 47,952 (2024)
ID: 132382
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR
129 E COURT ST, STE 100, SIDNEY OH 45365-3021
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Jackson | 09-12 | Jackson, OH | |
| Regular School Jackson | 06-08 | Jackson, OH | |
| Regular School Jackson | PK-05 | Jackson, OH | |
| Regular School Jackson | PK-05 | Jackson, OH | |
| Regular School Jackson | PK-05 | Jackson, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Anna, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Anna, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Anna, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Wapakoneta, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Botkins, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Apollo Career Center
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College Vocational | 18.6 mi away | 3325 Shawnee Rd, Lima, OH, 45806-1497 |
4199983000
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JACKSON CENTER MEMORIAL BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 1.3 mi away | 205 S. LINDEN, JACKSON CENTER, OH, 45334 |
(937) 596-5300
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Upper Valley Career Center
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College Vocational | 20.3 mi away | 8811 Career Drive, Piqua, OH, 45356 |
9377781980
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ANNA COMMUNITY BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.4 mi away | 304 N SECOND ST, ANNA, OH, 45302 |
(937) 394-2761
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Edison State Community College
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College | 20.5 mi away | 1973 Edison Dr, Piqua, OH, 45356-9239 |
9377788600
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PHILIP SHEETS FAMILY BOTKINS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 109 E LYNN ST, BOTKINS, OH, 45306 |
(937) 693-6671
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James A. Rhodes State College
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College | 21.3 mi away | 4240 Campus Dr, Lima, OH, 45804 |
4199958000
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LAKEVIEW BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 8.2 mi away | 165 E LAKE ST UNIT B, LAKEVIEW, OH, 43331 |
(937) 842-4144
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Ohio State University-Lima Campus
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College | 21.3 mi away | 4240 Campus Dr, Lima, OH, 45804 |
5672427272
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SHELBY COUNTY LIBRARIES - AMOS MEMORIAL
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Library | 11.1 mi away | 230 E. NORTH ST., SIDNEY, OH, 45365 |
(937) 492-8354
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at SIDNEY 1 S, OH US, located 12.0 miles from Jackson township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.4° | 17.9° | 26.2° | 2.89" | — |
| February | 38.5° | 20.1° | 29.3° | 2.31" | — |
| March | 48.9° | 28.0° | 38.5° | 3.17" | — |
| April | 62.3° | 37.8° | 50.0° | 4.08" | — |
| May | 72.8° | 49.1° | 61.0° | 4.08" | — |
| June | 81.2° | 58.9° | 70.1° | 4.70" | — |
| July | 84.3° | 62.1° | 73.2° | 4.57" | — |
| August | 83.0° | 59.8° | 71.4° | 3.76" | — |
| September | 77.9° | 52.5° | 65.2° | 3.11" | — |
| October | 65.2° | 41.5° | 53.3° | 2.89" | — |
| November | 51.1° | 31.5° | 41.3° | 3.17" | — |
| December | 39.6° | 23.9° | 31.7° | 2.92" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Center village | Village | 0.9 mi | — |
| Botkins village | Village | 6.3 mi | — |
| Anna village | Village | 6.5 mi | — |
| Port Jefferson village | Village | 7.1 mi | — |
| Lakeview village | Village | 7.9 mi | — |
| St. Johns CDP | CDP | 8.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3914938080. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.