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A township of 684 people in Jay County, Indiana
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Township in Indiana, United States
684Population
35.2 sq miArea
991 ftElevation

Jefferson Township is one of twelve townships in Jay County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 684 (down from 770 at 2010) and it contained 292 housing units.

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Most working residents leave Jefferson for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Portland (20%), Muncie (11%) and Dunkirk (6%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Portland
20%
Muncie
11%
Dunkirk
6%
Fort Wayne
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Jefferson →

Health in Jefferson

C−

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 16% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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12worse than IN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

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Indiana University Health JayPortland · 7.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Meridian Health ServicesPortland · 7.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 47371, 47373, 47380 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Jefferson →

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39
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 39% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Jefferson →

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Jefferson has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 25 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

37° / 22°Winter
61° / 40°Spring
82° / 61°Summer
64° / 43°Fall
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Nearest: Ridgeville Public LibraryRidgeville · 4.7 miles · 22 hrs a week

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