Jackson Township, Van Buren County, Iowa
Jackson Township is a township in Van Buren County, Iowa. About 1,333 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 52 sq mi (135 km²) of land and uses Central Time. Its local government works under another unit of government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 1,333 ± 253
- County
- Van Buren County
- School district
- Van Buren County Community School District
- Land area
- 52 sq mi (135 km²)
- Type
- TownshipGovernment under another
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $52,031 ± $17,434
- Median home value
- $84,300 ± $38,900
- Water area
- 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km²)
- State
- Iowa
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1917792166
- Coordinates (central point)
- 40.661820, -92.106370
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.
Cities, towns and communities in Jackson Township, largest first
- Milton (city)493 people
- Cantril (city)335 people
These places’ central points lie inside Jackson Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Des Moines Township5.1 mi east
- Prairie Township, Davis County6.5 mi west
- Roscoe Township, Davis County6.9 mi west
- Chequest Township7.7 mi north
- Union Township, Scotland County, Missouri8.3 mi south
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 Van Buren County, largest first
- Van Buren Township1,278 people
- Farmington Township881 people
- Union Township739 people
- Village Township534 people
- Bonaparte Township517 people
- Harrisburg Township514 people
- Lick Creek Township459 people
- Des Moines Township280 people
- Chequest Township225 people
- Cedar Township188 people
- Washington Township132 people
- Vernon Township98 people
All 13
- Henry Township63 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Van Buren County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Jackson Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 5 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 16 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:36 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:44 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:40 PM around December 8
- Latest sunset
- 8:43 PM around June 27
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.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:30 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 35 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:02 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:20 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:29 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May 15 | 5:51 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:36 AM | 8:41 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:50 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:18 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:49 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:19 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:54 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:25 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 16 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 Van Buren County or the local office.
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