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Jefferson

A township of 106 people in McCook County, South Dakota
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Outdoors in Jefferson

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Conserved land12%2,801 of 22,729 acres
Trails3.0 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map

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Most working residents leave Jefferson for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Sioux Falls (26%), Bridgewater (10%) and Emery (6%). Half commute less than 32 miles.

Sioux Falls
26%
Bridgewater
10%
Emery
6%
Mitchell
6%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Jefferson →

Health in Jefferson

A−

Health Grade A−

Healthier than 76% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with South Dakota

2better than SD·3worse

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.

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What stands out

Care nearby

Freeman Medical Center - CahFreeman · 20.7 mi · ER · rural critical access
Access Health - MitchellMitchell · 24.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 57319, 57332, 57374 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Jefferson →

Natural hazards in Jefferson

55
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌵 Drought
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Jefferson →

Climate in Jefferson

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Jefferson has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 8°, and about 36 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

30° / 11°Winter
57° / 34°Spring
82° / 60°Summer
60° / 37°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Jefferson →

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Nearest: Freeman Public LibraryFreeman · 20.3 miles · 41 hrs a week

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