About Jackson
Set in the southern part of Ohio, Jackson is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 6,226.
Officially, Jackson is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 9.05 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 688 residents per square mile.
📰 Jackson News Today
- Jackson Named to Doak Walker Preseason Watch List Ohio State | Official Athletics Website · Aug 18
- Why Ryan Day's strict warning to Bo Jackson signals a massive Ohio State backfield shift Scarlet and Game · Aug 16
- Billie Alan Jackson, Lisbon, Ohio WKBN.com · Aug 18
- Ohio State's Bo Jackson named to 2026 Doak Walker Award watch list 247sports.com · Aug 18
- Ohio State RB Bo Jackson named to Doak Walker Award watch list On3 · Aug 18
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Jackson Unique
- One of 17 places in the US named Jackson — but the Ohio one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,226.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Jackson
- Arch and Eddie's
- Toro Loco — mexican
- Bob Evans — american
- Cardos Pizza — pizza
- Casa Grande — mexican
- China Garden — chinese
- Dakota's Steakhouse — american
- LaRosa's Family Pizzeria — pizza
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Rowdy's Smokehouse — barbecue
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Lillian Jones Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Jackson
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Jackson
- Jackson High School
- Jackson Middle School
- Jackson Northview Elementary School
- Jackson Southview Elementary School
- Jackson Westview Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Holzer Medical Center Jackson ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOhio
TypeCity
Population (2024)6,226
Rank in state#230 of 923
Land area9.05 sq mi
Density688/sq mi
Coordinates39.0445, -82.6447