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Main across from courthouse, Jackson · Nyttend, Public domain
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Gibson House site in Jackson · Nyttend, Public domain
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Jackson, Ohio

Jackson is a city of 6,231 people in Jackson County, Ohio.

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Population6,231 -0.1% since 2019
CountyJackson County
Elevation692 ft 211 m
Land area9.1 sq mi
ZIP code45640
Nearest airportGreater Portsmouth Regional Airport (PMH) 18 mi

Why visit Jackson

Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 33 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.

Highlights include Tri City Theatre, Lake Katharine State Nature Preserve and McKinley Park.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 21°F, and about 21 inches of snow fall in a normal year.

About Jackson

Jackson is a city in and the county seat of Jackson County, Ohio, United States about 27 miles (43 km) southeast of Chillicothe. Its population was 6,252 at the 2020 census.

From the Wikipedia article Jackson, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do1

Tri City Theatre

Cinema and theater · 1.2 mi

970 East Main Street, Jackson

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Museums and landmarks2

Lillian Jones Museum

Museum · 0.5 mi

75 Broadway Street, Jackson

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McKinley Park; William McKinley

Monument and historic site · 0.5 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds8

Lake Katharine State Nature PreserveCC BY-SA 4.0

Lake Katharine State Nature Preserve

Park · 3.2 mi

Nature preserve in Jackson County, Ohio, US

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McKinley Park

Park · 0.5 mi

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Eddie Jones Park

Park · 0.9 mi

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Jackson Youth Garden

Park · 0.6 mi

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Manpower Park

Park · 0.7 mi

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Mound Street Park

Park · 1.0 mi

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Sparky Haller Field

Sports field and stadium

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Veterans Park

Park · 0.7 mi

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Restaurants and cafes33

Stockroom601

Bar and pub · American · 0.7 mi

601 East Main Street, Jackson

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Toro Loco

Restaurant · Mexican · 0.9 mi

791 East Main Street, Jackson

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Arch and Eddie's

Restaurant · 0.7 mi

181 East Main Street, Jackson

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Sixth Sense Brewing & Taproom

Brewery and winery · 0.6 mi

275 Portsmouth Street, Jackson

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Giovannis Pizza

Restaurant · Pizza · 0.6 mi

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Bob Evans

Diner · American · 0.9 mi

770 East Main Street, Jackson

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Cardos Pizza

Restaurant · Pizza

19 West South Street, Jackson

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Casa Grande

Restaurant · Mexican · 1.1 mi

East Main Street, Jackson

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China Garden

Restaurant · Chinese · 0.8 mi

East Main Street, Jackson

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Dakota's Steakhouse

Restaurant · American, Steak · 1.7 mi

451 McCarty Lane, Jackson

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LaRosa's Pizzeria

Restaurant · Pizza · 1.1 mi

East Main Street, Jackson

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Pizza Hut

Restaurant · Pizza · 0.9 mi

800 East Main Street, Jackson

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History

Established in 1817, residents named the town after Andrew Jackson, a hero of the War of 1812, and an eventual president of the United States. The community grew slowly, having only 297 inhabitants in 1840. In 1846, Jackson had four churches, about seven stores, and a single newspaper office. Over the next 40 years, the town grew quickly, attaining a population of 3,021 people in 1880. By 1880, two railroad lines passed through the community, helping to spur economic and population growth. In 1886, two newspaper offices, eight churches, and two banks existed in Jackson. The largest businesses in the town were the Star Furnace Company and the Globe Iron Company, with 30 employees apiece. Both firms used local coal and iron ore deposits to make iron products.

Jackson continued to grow during the 20th century; it was the county's largest community in 2000, with a population of 6,184 people. This number comprised roughly 20% of the county's entire population. Today, many locals find employment in a General Mills plant in nearby Wellston, Ohio, which employs more than 1000 people.

From the History section of Jackson, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where to stay4

Churches and places of worship25

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Shopping8

Gas and EV charging10

Schools, colleges and libraries11

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Healthcare10

Map of Jackson

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Climate by month

20°40°60°80°January: 3.3 in of rainFebruary: 3.4 in of rainMarch: 4.2 in of rainApril: 4.1 in of rainMay: 4.4 in of rainJune: 4.5 in of rainJuly: 4.7 in of rainAugust: 3.6 in of rainSeptember: 3.5 in of rainOctober: 3.0 in of rainNovember: 2.9 in of rainDecember: 3.6 in of rainJanuary: 37°FFebruary: 41°FMarch: 51°FApril: 64°FMay: 72°FJune: 79°FJuly: 82°FAugust: 80°FSeptember: 75°FOctober: 63°FNovember: 52°FDecember: 41°FJanuary: 21°FFebruary: 23°FMarch: 30°FApril: 40°FMay: 50°FJune: 58°FJuly: 62°FAugust: 61°FSeptember: 54°FOctober: 42°FNovember: 32°FDecember: 26°FJFMAMJJASOND
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Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan37°F21°F3.3 in7.0 in
Feb41°F23°F3.4 in5.9 in
Mar51°F30°F4.2 in3.0 in
Apr64°F40°F4.1 in0.2 in
May72°F50°F4.4 in0.0 in
Jun79°F58°F4.5 in0.0 in
Jul82°F62°F4.7 in0.0 in
Aug80°F61°F3.6 in0.0 in
Sep75°F54°F3.5 in0.0 in
Oct63°F42°F3.0 in0.1 in
Nov52°F32°F2.9 in0.9 in
Dec41°F26°F3.6 in3.6 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Jackson 3 Nw (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$53,538median household income
$153,600median home value
$759median monthly rent
35.0median age
18.3%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
57.8%of homes are owner-occupied
16.4 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1822%18 to 3428%35 to 6432%65 and over18%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Jackson County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.

  • 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2019-04-08: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
  • 2018-04-17: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
  • 2012-08-20: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
  • 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Greater Portsmouth Regional Airport (PMH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 18 miles away.

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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