JeffersonOH
A town of 2,536. Healthier than 94% of U.S. towns.
What makes Jefferson stand out
The 2 things Jefferson does most differently from other towns.
99% 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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Local news
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
Ordered by what stands out in Jefferson. Another town gets a different order.
Healthier than 6% of U.S. towns
Jefferson beats the Ohio average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 20.
| What stands out | Jefferson | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 14.1% | 16.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.6% | 8% |
Jefferson’s public schools outperform 49% of Ohio districts
The public schools Jefferson’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 51% of Ohio’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Elementary School | PK–4 | 442 | B− |
| Valley High School | 9–12 | 279 | C+ |
Most working residents commute out of Jefferson
Most working residents leave Jefferson for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Portsmouth (24%), Scioto (5%) and Valley (4%). Half commute less than 13 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Jefferson has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.
About Jefferson
Township in Ohio, US
Jefferson Township is one of the sixteen townships of Scioto County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census counted 2,546 people in the township.
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- Population
- 2,546
- Area
- 25 sq mi
- Elevation
- 942 ft
Jefferson’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Jefferson.