Local servicesHospitalSanford Jackson Medical Centerunder a milePost officeJackson Post Officeunder a mileTown hallJackson City Hall1.0 miPoliceJackson County Sheriff's Officeunder a mileFire stationJackson Fire Departmentunder a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi2 schools1 elementary, 1 highHighJackson County Central High Schoolunder a mileElementaryRiverside Elementary Schoolunder a mileCollegeMinnesota West Community and Technical College Jackson Campusunder a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 56143 ZIP area.
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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 56143 ZIP area.
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 26 min5:38 am – 9:05 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 56 min7:50 am – 4:46 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People4,529 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 43.92,100 householdsMedian household income $64,865Median home value $158,100Median rent $711 a month73% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,256 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023
Work and commuting3.8% unemployment rate65% of adults are in the labour force, 2,269 employedMain industries: education and health care 25%, manufacturing 18%, retail 11%Average commute 17 minutes78% drive alone, 9% car-pool, 4% walk or cycle, 9% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023, ZIP area
Education and languages29% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher96% finished high school, 9% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 96%, Spanish 1%2% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 81°F, lows 60°FColdest month January: highs 22°F, lows 5°F30 in of rain a year, on about 56 dayswettest month May49 in of snow a year, on about 37 days8 days above 90°F, 168 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Lakefield 2ne station, 9 mi away
Nearby landmarksMinnesota West Community and Technical College Jackson Campuscollege · under a mileClear Lakelake · 4.1 miDes Moines River Reservoirreservoir · 1.1 miBoot Lakelake · 5.5 miAnglers Baybay · 9.4 miAnglers Bay Beachbeach · 9.5 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsFort Belmont Historic Parkhistoric site · under a mileAlbertus Fieldsrecreation area · 1.0 miKilen Woods State Parkstate park · 7.0 mi · 215 acresBootleg Lake State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 5.3 mi · 87 acresDead Horse State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 5.8 miToe State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 5.8 mi · 343 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Very LowJackson County, MN, compared with all US countiesHighest-rated hazardsWinter weather Relatively ModerateIce storm Relatively ModerateSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality72% of days had good air in 2025263 of 364 days measured92 moderate, 9 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 40, worst day 134main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Palo Alto County, IA, 42 mi away
Internet at home89% of households have a broadband subscription74% have cable, fibre or DSL8% rely on a mobile data plan alone8% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023
Drinking waterJacksonserves 3,323 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation1,357 ft414 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
