JeffersonIL
A town of 157.
157 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Jefferson. Another town gets a different order.
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 18% of U.S. communities.
Most working residents commute out of Jefferson
Most working residents leave Jefferson for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Freeport (13%), Lena (8%) and Chicago (5%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Jefferson has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 36 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Jefferson is
Jefferson beats the Illinois average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
| What stands out | Jefferson | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.3% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.1% | 13.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.5% | 6.3% |
99% of working residents leave Jefferson for work
Where Jefferson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Jefferson
Township in Illinois, United States
Jefferson Township is located in Stephenson County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 268 and it contained 117 housing units.
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- Population
- 252
- Area
- 18 sq mi
- Elevation
- 869 ft