Jackson Township, Owen County, Indiana

Jackson Township is a township in Owen County, Indiana. About 1,760 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 22 sq mi (56.9 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.

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Jackson Township in Indiana
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,760 ± 426
County
Owen County
School district
Cloverdale Community Schools
Land area
22 sq mi (56.9 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
Median household income
$55,109 ± $18,369
Median home value
$141,700 ± $43,708
Water area
1.32 sq mi (3.42 km²)
State
Indiana
Census code (GEOID)
1811937278
Coordinates (central point)
39.427718, -86.885204

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Bordering areas, nearest first

  1. Jennings Township3.8 mi east
  2. Morgan Township4.4 mi south
  3. Cass Township, Clay County5.2 mi west
  4. Cloverdale Township, Putnam County6.6 mi northeast
  5. Washington Township, Clay County6.8 mi southwest
  6. Washington Township, Putnam County8.4 mi northwest

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Jackson Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other townships in Owen County, largest first

  1. Washington Township6,437 people
  2. Clay Township2,648 people
  3. Wayne Township2,159 people
  4. Lafayette Township1,380 people
  5. Taylor Township1,284 people
  6. Franklin Township1,077 people
  7. Jefferson Township985 people
  8. Marion Township983 people
  9. Morgan Township945 people
  10. Montgomery Township873 people
  11. Harrison Township570 people
  12. Jennings Township503 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Owen County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in Jackson Township

Longest day
14 hours 58 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 23 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
6:19 AM around June 14
Latest sunrise
8:21 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
5:23 PM around December 7
Latest sunset
9:18 PM around June 28

Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 158:06 AM5:48 PM9 h 42 min
Feb 157:39 AM6:24 PM10 h 45 min
Mar 157:59 AM7:54 PM11 h 55 min
Apr 157:10 AM8:25 PM13 h 15 min
May 156:33 AM8:54 PM14 h 21 min
Jun 156:19 AM9:16 PM14 h 57 min
Jul 156:32 AM9:13 PM14 h 41 min
Aug 157:00 AM8:43 PM13 h 43 min
Sep 157:28 AM7:56 PM12 h 28 min
Oct 157:57 AM7:08 PM11 h 11 min
Nov 157:31 AM5:32 PM10 h 1 min
Dec 158:00 AM5:24 PM9 h 24 min

Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.

Before using this answer on a form

A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Owen County or the local office.

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