Jackson Township, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,545 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$80,556 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$156,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$521 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$535 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Miami County
1
Peru Urban Area
1
Indiana
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Miami County
3
Peru Urban Area
3
Indiana
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 7 25
Feb 2 6 28
Mar 3 3 39
Apr 3 1 50
May 5 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 5 0 73
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 42
Dec 3 6 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (25%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, IN State Senate District 18, IN State House District 50, IN
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Schools

Oak Hill High School
4 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Oak Hill Junior High School
4 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
14 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Indiana University-Kokomo
16 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Marion General Hospital
13 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Dukes Memorial Hospital
14 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Fort Wayne International Airport
45 miles, E • 1.4 star
Indianapolis International Airport
64 miles, SW • 3.2 star
South Bend International Airport
79 miles, N • 1.4 star
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