JeffersonOH
A town of 3,212. Public schools that outperform most of Ohio.
What makes Jefferson stand out
The thing Jefferson does most differently from other towns.
90% of working residents leave Jefferson for work
Where Jefferson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Jefferson’s report card
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Weather
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All →- Madison vs Jefferson Area - Boys Junior Varsity Football 09/26/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 26
- Lakota West vs Edgewood - Girls Freshman Volleyball 09/28/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Aug 23
- Ashtabula County Real Estate Sales: $200K+, July 2026Business Journal Daily · Jul 31
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The data
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Jefferson’s public schools outperform 55% of Ohio districts
The public schools Jefferson’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 55% of Ohio’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Trail Elementary School | K–4 | 361 | A |
| National Trail Middle School | 5–8 | 286 | B− |
| National Trail High School | 9–12 | 285 | C+ |
About one in ten working residents works right in Jefferson
Most working residents leave Jefferson for work: only 10% work in town. The top destinations are Richmond (23%), Eaton (12%) and Dayton (4%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
Where working residents work
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 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Healthier than 42% of U.S. towns
Jefferson beats the Ohio average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
| What stands out | Jefferson | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 9.9% | 8% |
| More smokers | 18.5% | 15.4% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.4% | 7.1% |
0% of Jefferson is conserved land
0.2 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Preble Rest Area (Westbound) | — | 30 |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.
About Jefferson
Township in Ohio, US
Jefferson Township is one of the twelve townships of Preble County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 3,226 people in the township. The Jefferson community is served by National Trail High School and the National Trail Local School district. Interstate 70 runs along the southern part of the township.
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- Population
- 3,226
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,161 ft
Jefferson’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Jefferson.