Jackson Ohio Map

About Jackson, Ohio

Jackson is a locality in Morrow County, Ohio, United States. Jackson is located at 40.7114°N, 82.7457°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45640.

Jackson lies in the heart of Morrow County, a place where the land itself seems to breathe with a gentle, rolling character. It lies 12.5 miles west-south-west of Mansfield, OH (from Mansfield, OH: bearing 255°T), and is situated 2.8 miles east-south-east of Galion. Fields of corn and soybeans, dressed in the vibrant greens of summer or the burnished golds of autumn, stretch across the landscape, punctuated by stands of mature oak and maple trees that offer cool, dappled shade. The air here carries the clean scent of turned earth and, in the spring, the sweet perfume of blossoming apple orchards. Small streams, their banks lined with willows and sedges, meander through the terrain, reflecting the vast, ever-changing canvas of the Ohio sky, a sky that often paints itself in hues of soft lavender and rose as dusk descends. The roots of Jackson run deep, a testament to the industrious spirit of its founders who sought fertile ground and opportunity in this fertile corner of the state. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood of this community, with generations of families tending the land and shaping the very character of the place. While farming remains a cornerstone of its economy, the quiet hum of small businesses and a growing appreciation for local crafts also define the commercial landscape of Jackson. It is a place where history is not a relic, but a living presence, felt in the enduring architecture of its older buildings and the shared memories of its inhabitants, a place where life unfolds with a reassuring, unhurried rhythm.

About This Jackson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jackson, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.711447, -82.745734. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Jackson and Morrow County.

Detailed location data for Jackson includes the ZIP code (44833), telephone area code (440, 937), county seat of Morrow County (Mount Gilead), and school district assignment (Jackson City School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Jackson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.