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About Jefferson
Town in Wisconsin, United StatesThere are a few other places named Jefferson in Wisconsin. Jefferson is a town in Green County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,170 at the 2020 census. The census-designated place of Juda is located in the town. The unincorporated community of Twin Grove is also located in the town.
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Work & commute in Jefferson
Full picture →Most working residents leave Jefferson for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Monroe (34%), Madison (9%) and Fitchburg (3%). Half commute less than 13 miles.
Health in Jefferson
Health Grade C+
Healthier than 44% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Wisconsin
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Jefferson
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 38% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Jefferson
Full climate →Jefferson has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 37 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Jefferson
All Jefferson schools →School Grade B-
The public schools Jefferson’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 52% of Wisconsin’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within WI. Ratings are from neighbors.
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