Jackson township, Ohio
Jackson township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Jackson township is a geographic entity located in Van Wert County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 469. The land area covers 22.27 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 469 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 32.6 yrs | ±4.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 146 | ±63 | 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 | 146 | ±63 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 146 | ±63 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±13 |
| Median Home Value | $147,500 | ±$87,279 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $123,068 | ±$50,917 |
| Per Capita Income | $46,683 | ±$18,377 |
| Poverty Rate | 11% | ±12.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 48 | ±58 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.1% | ±6.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 322 | ±138 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.8% | ±18.8% |
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: 466 (2024)
ID: 132772
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
19159 WETZEL RD, MIDDLE POINT OH 45863
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GUS Population: 28,887 (2024)
ID: 172275
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATIVE ASST
114 E MAIN ST, STE 200, VAN WERT OH 45891-1748
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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-06 | Continental, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Continental, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-KG | Convoy, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Convoy, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Convoy, 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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Vantage Career Center
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College Vocational | 8.6 mi away | 818 North Franklin Street, Van Wert, OH, 45891 |
41923854112110
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OTTOVILLE-MONTEREY TOWNSHIP BRANCH
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Library | 4.8 mi away | 150 PARK DRIVE, OTTOVILLE, OH, 45876 |
(419) 453-2111
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Ohio State Beauty Academy
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College | 19.1 mi away | 1760 N. Eastown Rd., Lima, OH, 45807 |
4192297896
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GROVER HILL BRANCH
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Library | 5.4 mi away | 101 S MAIN STREET, GROVER HILL, OH, 45849 |
(459) 567-1717
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University of Northwestern Ohio
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College | 19.3 mi away | 1441 N Cable Rd, Lima, OH, 45805 |
4192273141
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MIDDLE POINT BRANCH
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 102 E RAILROAD ST, MIDDLE POINT, OH, 45863 |
(419) 968-2553
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Apollo Career Center
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College Vocational | 23.1 mi away | 3325 Shawnee Rd, Lima, OH, 45806-1497 |
4199983000
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FORT JENNINGS BRANCH
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 360 N WATER ST, FT. JENNINGS, OH, 45844 |
(419) 286-2351
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Defiance College
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College | 24.3 mi away | 701 N Clinton St., Defiance, OH, 43512 |
4197844010
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DELPHOS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 309 W. 2ND ST., DELPHOS, OH, 45833 |
(419) 695-4015
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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 VAN WERT 1 S, OH US, located 10.4 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 | 32.5° | 18.2° | 25.3° | 2.57" | 6.2" |
| February | 36.1° | 20.5° | 28.3° | 2.05" | 4.5" |
| March | 46.9° | 28.9° | 37.9° | 2.52" | 2.5" |
| April | 60.3° | 39.3° | 49.8° | 3.59" | 0.4" |
| May | 71.8° | 51.4° | 61.6° | 4.76" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.9° | 61.1° | 71.0° | 4.59" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.5° | 64.4° | 74.5° | 4.66" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.6° | 62.3° | 72.4° | 3.95" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.8° | 54.7° | 65.8° | 3.15" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.9° | 43.4° | 53.7° | 2.99" | 0.0" |
| November | 49.5° | 33.0° | 41.3° | 2.94" | 0.6" |
| December | 37.4° | 24.1° | 30.8° | 2.59" | 2.9" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottoville village | Village | 5.0 mi | — |
| Grover Hill village | Village | 5.4 mi | — |
| Middle Point village | Village | 6.5 mi | — |
| Fort Jennings village | Village | 7.5 mi | — |
| Cloverdale village | Village | 8.4 mi | — |
| Scott village | Village | 8.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3916138122. • 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.