Jackson Junction, Iowa
City · Population 38 · #913 in Iowa
About Jackson Junction
Set in the northeastern part of Iowa, Jackson Junction is a tiny community, home to 38 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Jackson Junction is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.96 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 6 residents per square mile.
📰 Jackson Junction News Today
- Schedule - Turkey Valley Trojans (Jackson Junction, IA) Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 7
- South Winneshiek Varsity Baseball @ Turkey Valley MaxPreps · Jul 31
- Pitzenberger Rudolph "Rudy" Obituary Nov 17, 2010 Helms Funeral Home · Sep 24
- Obituary information for Blanche J. Jirak Hindt Funeral Home · Aug 31
- Schedule - Turkey Valley Trojans (Jackson Junction, IA) Softball 26-27 MaxPreps · Jul 21
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What Makes Jackson Junction Unique
- The only place in America named Jackson Junction — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- With 38 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in northeastern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Jackson Junction
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Jackson Junction
- Turkey Valley Elementary School
- Turkey Valley Jr-Sr High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)38
Rank in state#913 of 940
Land area5.96 sq mi
Density6/sq mi
Coordinates43.1013, -92.0462