JeffersonIN
A town of 1,275. Healthier than 68% of U.S. towns.
What makes Jefferson stand out
The thing Jefferson does most differently from other towns.
1,275 people, and everyone knows the way
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Jefferson’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- Application Portal Now Open for 2027 Fellowship Program at Monticello’s ICJSVan Nuys News Press · Sep 29
- USD Group to sell Port Arthur crude oil terminal to Jefferson Energy Cos. in $255M dealThe Business Journals · Sep 29
- Jefferson Energy To Acquire USD Group Crude Oil Logistics Assets For $255 MillionPulse 2.0 · Sep 28
Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Jefferson. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Jefferson
Most working residents leave Jefferson for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are New Castle (9%), Muncie (7%) and Anderson (6%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
Where working residents work
Healthier than 32% of U.S. towns
Jefferson beats the Indiana average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Jefferson | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 12.1% | 14.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10% | 8.3% |
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Jefferson has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 26 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 46% of U.S. communities.
2.3% of Jefferson is conserved land
1.0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Province Pond Wetland Conservation Area | 0.7 mi | 207 |
| 2. Stout Memorial Woodland | 0.2 mi | 40 |
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 Indiana, United States
Jefferson Township is one of thirteen townships in Henry County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,504 and it contained 615 housing units. Jefferson Township was organized in 1843.
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- Population
- 1,368
- Area
- 28 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,037 ft