Jackson Township, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
4,986 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
85.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$87,206 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$255,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$640 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$654 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
90.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Elkhart County
3
Elkhart-Goshen Metro Area
3
Indiana
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Elkhart County
3
Elkhart-Goshen Metro Area
3
Indiana
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 11 23
Feb 2 8 27
Mar 2 4 37
Apr 3 1 49
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 2 0 63
Oct 2 0 52
Nov 2 2 40
Dec 2 10 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 72%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, IN State Senate District 9, IN State House District 18, IN
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Schools

New Paris Elementary School
2 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Benton Elementary School
3 miles, E • 3.7 star
Fairfield Jr-Sr High School
4 miles, E • 3.7 star
Waterford Elementary School
4 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Goshen College
6 miles, N • 1.9 star
Bethel University
23 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Goshen Hospital
6 miles, N • 3.2 star
Elkhart General Hospital
16 miles, N • 4.1 star
Kosciusko Community Hospital
16 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

South Bend International Airport
30 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Fort Wayne International Airport
48 miles, S • 1.4 star
Gerald R Ford International Airport
98 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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