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A township of 216 people in Dickinson County, Kansas
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Township in Kansas, United States
216Population
36.3 sq miArea
1,280 ftElevation

Jefferson Township is a township in Dickinson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 216. Jefferson Township was organized in 1873.

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Most working residents leave Jefferson for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Salina (25%), Abilene (18%) and Solomon (11%). Half commute less than 21 miles.

Salina
25%
Abilene
18%
Solomon
11%
Lincoln
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Jefferson →

Health in Jefferson

B−

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 46% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 93% of towns with similar incomes.

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2better than KS·9worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.

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Memorial HospitalAbilene · 12.2 mi · ER · rural critical access
Konza Prairie Community Health Center Chapman ClinicChapman · 18.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 67451, 67410, 67448 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Jefferson →

Natural hazards in Jefferson

56
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌡️ Heat waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Jefferson →

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Jefferson has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 15 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

44° / 22°Winter
67° / 43°Spring
90° / 66°Summer
69° / 45°Fall
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Nearest: Hope Community LibraryHope · 8.2 miles · 15 hrs a week

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