Jackson township, Pennsylvania
Jackson township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Jackson township is a geographic entity located in Perry County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 596. The land area covers 37.17 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 596 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 32.6 yrs | ±4.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 157 | ±32 | 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 | 246 | ±37 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 157 | ±32 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 89 | ±26 |
| Median Home Value | $243,800 | ±$54,581 |
| Median Gross Rent | $863 | ±$260 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $64,375 | ±$12,915 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,102 | ±$3,563 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% | ±5.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 52 | ±29 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±5.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 223 | ±50 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 72% | ±20.7% |
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: 603 (2024)
ID: 139830
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
890 FOWLER HOLLOW RD, BLAIN PA 17006-6255
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GUS Population: 46,816 (2024)
ID: 194491
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 37, NEW BLOOMFIELD PA 17068-0037
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Newville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Newville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Blain, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Willow Hill, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Willow Hill, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Willow Hill, PA | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 05-12 | Loysville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Lurgan, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Newville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Newville, PA |
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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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
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College | 17.1 mi away | 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA, 17257-2299 |
7174777447
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COMMUNITY LIBRARY OF WESTERN PERRY COUNTY
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Library | 2.3 mi away | 104 E. MAIN ST., BLAIN, PA, 17006 |
(717) 536-3761
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Dickinson College
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College | 18.2 mi away | College and Louther Streets, Carlisle, PA, 17013-2896 |
7172435121
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JOHN GRAHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 9 PARSONAGE ST, NEWVILLE, PA, 17241 |
(717) 776-5900
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Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology
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College Vocational | 20.8 mi away | 700 Pitt St, Lewistown, PA, 17044-1697 |
7172483933
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SHIPPENSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.7 mi away | 73 W KING ST, SHIPPENSBURG, PA, 17257 |
(717) 532-4508
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Triangle Tech-Chambersburg
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College | 22.4 mi away | 1669 Opportunity Avenue, Chambersburg, PA, 17201-7834 |
41235910007901
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BOSLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 18.4 mi away | 158 WEST HIGH ST, CARLISLE, PA, 17013 |
(717) 243-4642
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BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.0 mi away | BOROUGH BLDG, 23 E MCCLURE ST, NEW BLOOMFIELD, PA, 17068 |
(717) 582-7426
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JUNIATA COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 19.4 mi away | 498 JEFFERSON ST, MIFFLINTOWN, PA, 17059 |
(717) 436-6378
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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 BLOSERVILLE 1 N, PA US, located 8.5 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 | 36.9° | 21.5° | 29.2° | 3.00" | — |
| February | 39.9° | 23.4° | 31.6° | 2.40" | — |
| March | 48.4° | 30.4° | 39.4° | 3.63" | — |
| April | 60.7° | 40.4° | 50.5° | 3.72" | — |
| May | 70.9° | 49.8° | 60.4° | 4.18" | — |
| June | 78.8° | 58.3° | 68.5° | 4.26" | — |
| July | 83.5° | 63.4° | 73.5° | 4.20" | — |
| August | 81.9° | 62.1° | 72.0° | 3.55" | — |
| September | 75.2° | 55.3° | 65.3° | 4.50" | — |
| October | 63.6° | 43.7° | 53.6° | 3.73" | — |
| November | 51.9° | 35.2° | 43.5° | 3.07" | — |
| December | 41.4° | 27.1° | 34.2° | 3.48" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blain borough | Borough | 2.2 mi | — |
| East Waterford CDP | CDP | 6.6 mi | — |
| Loysville CDP | CDP | 10.5 mi | — |
| Newville borough | Borough | 11.1 mi | — |
| Landisburg borough | Borough | 11.4 mi | — |
| Newburg borough | Borough | 11.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4209937440. • 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.