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About Jefferson
City in Wisconsin, United StatesJefferson is a city in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. It lies at the confluence of the Rock and Crawfish rivers. The population was 7,793 at the 2020 census. The city is partially bordered by the Town of Jefferson.
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Housing in Jefferson
The median sale price was $408,000 in May 2026.
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Safety in Jefferson
Safety Grade C+
Jefferson reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 61% report less.
Schools in Jefferson
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The public schools Jefferson’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 61% of Wisconsin’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
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