A town of 72. Healthier than 76% of U.S. towns.
The thing Jefferson does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Jefferson. Another town gets a different order.
Jefferson beats the South Dakota average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
| What stands out | Jefferson | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.8% | 75.9% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87.5% | 84.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.2% | 9.2% |
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.
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.
3.0 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities.
Where Jefferson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
