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Jefferson

A borough of 253 people in Pennsylvania
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Borough in Pennsylvania, US
1795Established
253Population
0.2 sq miArea
960 ftElevation

Jefferson is a borough in Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 253 at the 2020 census, a decline from the figure of 270 tabulated in 2010. The borough was named after Thomas Jefferson.

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ZIP code15344
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Most working residents leave Jefferson for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Franklin (18%), Washington (8%) and Jefferson (4%). Half commute less than 17 miles.

Franklin
18%
Washington
8%
Jefferson
4%
Waynesburg
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Jefferson →

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2better than PA

of 5 measures CDC estimates. The other 3 are too close to call.

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UPMC GreeneWaynesburg · 6.5 mi · ER
Carmichaels ClinicCarmichaels · 4.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
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Natural hazards in Jefferson

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.

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Jefferson has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 30 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

41° / 24°Winter
63° / 39°Spring
82° / 60°Summer
65° / 43°Fall
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Nearest: Flenniken Public LibraryCarmichaels · 5 miles · 46 hrs a week
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