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Jefferson

A town of 1,085 people in Green County, Wisconsin
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Conserved land0.1%22 of 24,633 acres
Trails13 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves120 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Jefferson

Town in Wisconsin, United States
1,170Population
38.8 sq miArea
997 ftElevation

There 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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Living in Jefferson

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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.

Monroe
34%
Madison
9%
Fitchburg
3%
Clarno
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Jefferson →

Health in Jefferson

C+

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 44% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Wisconsin

1worse than WI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

The Monroe ClinicMonroe · 6.1 mi · ER
Beloit Area Community Health Center Behavioral Health ClinicBeloit · 25.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 53550, 53566 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Jefferson →

Natural hazards in Jefferson

38
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 38% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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Climate in Jefferson

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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.

31° / 15°Winter
58° / 37°Spring
81° / 59°Summer
60° / 40°Fall
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Schools in Jefferson

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B−

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.

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DistrictJuda School DistrictSchools2

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Nearest: Monroe Public LibraryMonroe · 6.2 miles · 57 hrs a week
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Wikimedia Commons · Map: The original uploader was Bumm13 at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 3.0

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