Jefferson, Indiana cemetery, 2012
Jefferson Township’s story
Jefferson Township in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 1903.
Explore the history →Jefferson TownshipIN
A town of 1,541. Public schools that outperform most of Indiana.
Population
1,541
2025 Census estimate · +2.5% since 2020
Median home value
$340K
Census ACS
Household income
$122K
median
Median age
46.6
years
Jobs based here
369
A commuter town
Is Jefferson Township a good place to live?
The best of Jefferson Township’s subject grades are an A for incomes and schools; the weakest is a C− for walkability. Only 48 of Indiana’s 1,096 towns score higher on incomes. Homes are within reach, about $340K for a typical one, or 4.3 years of the Indianapolis metro’s $80K median household income. Among 594 Indiana towns, just 4 have a lower share of residents below the poverty line than Jefferson Township. On the outdoors, just 29 of Indiana’s 1,098 towns do worse. Jefferson Township has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Jefferson Township stand out
Where Jefferson Township beats most towns.
A commuter town
94% of working residents leave Jefferson Township for work
Where Jefferson Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
369jobs based in Jefferson Township
6%of working residents work in town
24 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Jefferson Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Indiana), ordered by how far Jefferson Township is from typical.
Jobs & incomeAOpen →SchoolsAOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 3.7 of 20; 0% of households have no car; 2% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC−Open →Cost of livingB+Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listC+Open →HealthWitham Health Services 8.8 miles awayBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsConserved land, trails and parksD−Open →History3 notable people born hereB−Open →Civic life3.4 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Jefferson Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Jefferson Township, and how to reach them.
PowerDuke Energy15.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Jefferson Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Indiana you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereBoone County Circuit Court ClerkBoone County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2023
ZIP codes46052, 46071, 4614746052 39% · 46071 36% · 46147 25%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Jefferson Township.
SchoolsA
On state tests, Jefferson Township’s schools beat 90% of Indiana districts
Its public schools are run by the Western Boone Co Com School District. Its one school is below. The largest public high school is Western Boone Jr-Sr High School, with 756 students.
90%of IN districts it outscoresASchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Boone Jr-Sr High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 756 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within IN on state tests and graduation
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Indiana overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 8% of residents (23% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 48% of residents (37% statewide). At 46.6 years, Jefferson Township’s median age is above both Indiana’s towns (39.4 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). 27% of Jefferson Township residents are under 18.
46.6median age · IN 38.1
| Jefferson Township | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.6 years | 39.4 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 27% | 23% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 29% | 22% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 17% | 18% | 18% |
Jefferson TownshipIndianaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
29%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school32%
Some college17%
Associate’s16%
Bachelor’s18%
Graduate11%
Women and men · all residents
49% women, 51% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±7.4 points. Across Indiana, 50.4% of residents are women.
| Jefferson Township | IN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.9% | 12.4% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 16% | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5% | 9.6% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 3.4% | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.6% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 29% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 8.2% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.5% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.4% | 6.7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6% | 9.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 32% | 32.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 16.9% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 15.9% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.1% | 18.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11% | 10.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,500, single groups can be off by several points
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
Jefferson Township has 0.6 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Jefferson Township for work: only 6% work in town. At $122,000, Jefferson Township’s median household income is against $71,000 in Indiana’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns. Jobs based in Jefferson Township fell to 369 in 2023, 1,558 fewer than in 2013.
6%work in town
| Jefferson Township | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $122,000 | $71,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 6.5% | 11% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Jefferson Township6%
Indianapolis28%
Lebanon17%
Thorntown3%
Whitestown3%
24 mi
median commute distance
369
jobs based in Jefferson Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 20% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Jefferson Township has four seasons and pleasant summers
Jefferson Township has chilly winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 18° and about 18 inches of snow falls in a winter.
18″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–37°
Spring40–61°
Summer61–82°
Fall43–64°
Oct 19
typical first frost
Apr 23
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthB
Jefferson Township ranks healthier than 55% of the country’s towns
Jefferson Township beats the Indiana average on 8 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 29% of adults feel lonely in Jefferson Township.
55%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Jefferson Township | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 32% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 37% | 36% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 81% | 80% | 79% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 26% | 23% |
32 measures vs. Indiana
8 better23 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Jefferson Township | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11% | 14.7% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.4% | 8.3% |
Witham Health Services
8.8 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C+
Jefferson Township faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities. Since 2013, 4 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Jefferson Township.
54risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesDrought
4
paid flood claims since 2013
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 50 attractions →Lucas Oil Stadium and 42 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Jefferson Township. Close and well known come first.
Big draw32 mi Stadium & arenaLucas Oil Stadium
32 mi Stadium & arenaGainbridge Fieldhouse
31 mi Stadium & arenaRoss–Ade Stadium
28 mi Stadium & arenaHinkle Fieldhouse
32 mi LandmarkSoldiers' and Sailors' Monument
28 mi MuseumIndianapolis Museum of Art428K visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Lucas Oil Stadium: Josh Hallett from Winter Haven, FL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Gainbridge Fieldhouse: Durin at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ross–Ade Stadium: Tstuddud at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Hinkle Fieldhouse: Peetlesnumber1, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument: alexeatswhales, CC BY 2.0 · Indianapolis Museum of Art: No machine-readable author provided. Cszmurlo assumed (based on copyright claims, CC BY 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Jefferson Township
18pages on Jefferson Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Jefferson Township
About 4 of every 100 Jefferson Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Indiana.
Famous people from Jefferson Township
3 notable people were born in Jefferson Township.
About Jefferson Township
Unincorporated community and Census-designated place in Indiana, United States
Jefferson is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Clinton County, Indiana. The town is named for U.S. President Thomas Jefferson.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Elevation
- 860 ft
Jefferson Township’s neighbors
6 towns share a border with Jefferson Township.
Jackson TownshipFranklin TownshipCenter TownshipSugar Creek TownshipLebanonWashington TownshipJefferson Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | IN rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Township | — | — | B+ | — | A | B |
| Jackson Township | #57 | A | A− | — | A | B |
| Franklin Township | — | — | A+ | — | A− | C |
| Center Township | #101 | A | A− | — | A− | B− |
| Sugar Creek Township | — | — | A | — | A | B |
| Lebanon | #193 | B+ | A | B− | A− | C+ |
| Washington Township | — | — | B+ | — | A | B− |
Jefferson Township, Franklin Township, Sugar Creek Township and Washington Township have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Jefferson Township, Jackson Township, Franklin Township, Center Township, Sugar Creek Township and Washington Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Jefferson Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Jefferson Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Jefferson Township, IN a good place to live?
Public schools that outperform most of Indiana.
Is Jefferson Township, IN expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B+.