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Jefferson

A township of 663 people in Nodaway County, Missouri
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails5.9 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Jefferson

Township in Nodaway County, Missouri, U.S.
663Population

Jefferson Township is a township in Nodaway County, Missouri, United States. At the 2020 census, its population was 663. It contains about 48 sections. The township has three communities: Clyde, Conception, and Conception Junction which comprise the Tri-C Area.

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Most working residents leave Jefferson for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Maryville (37%), St. Joseph (11%) and Kansas City (5%). Half commute less than 24 miles.

Maryville
37%
St. Joseph
11%
Kansas City
5%
Polk
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Jefferson →

Health in Jefferson

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2better than MO·5worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Mosaic Medical Center - MaryvilleMaryville · 11.2 mi · ER · rural critical access
King City ClinicKing City · 16.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 64434, 64489, 64479 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Jefferson →

Natural hazards in Jefferson

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌵 Drought
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Jefferson has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 19 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

38° / 19°Winter
63° / 41°Spring
85° / 64°Summer
65° / 43°Fall
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The public schools Jefferson’s kids attend outperform 97% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictJEFFERSON C-123Schools2

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Nearest: Gentry County LibraryStanberry · 7.9 miles · 41 hrs a week
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Boundary source: https://tigerweb.geo.census.gov/arcgis/rest/services/TIGERweb/Places_CouSub_ConCity_SubMCD/MapServer/15 · 2025-01-01