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Jefferson

A township of 665 people in Linn County, Missouri
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About Jefferson

Township in Linn County, Missouri, U.S.
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Jefferson Township is a township in Linn County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. Jefferson Township was established in 1845, and most likely named after President Thomas Jefferson.

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Most working residents leave Jefferson for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Brookfield (41%), Chillicothe (10%) and Marceline (7%). Half commute less than 13 miles.

Brookfield
41%
Chillicothe
10%
Marceline
7%
Moberly
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Jefferson →

Health in Jefferson

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1better than MO·10worse

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

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Pershing Memorial HospitalBrookfield · 5.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Compass HealthMarceline · 12.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 64651, 64628, 64681 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Jefferson →

Natural hazards in Jefferson

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold 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 87°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 19 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

39° / 21°Winter
64° / 43°Spring
86° / 65°Summer
66° / 44°Fall
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Nearest: Brookfield Public LibraryBrookfield · 5.6 miles · 44 hrs a week
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