Lamb's Creek Bridge · National Register of Historic Places
Jefferson Township’s story
Jefferson Township in pictures
The archive holds 4 maps from 1955 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore the history →Jefferson TownshipMorgan County, IN
A town of 3,693.
6 bordering townsMap →
Lamb's Creek Bridge · Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
3,693
2025 Census estimate · +2.6% since 2020
Median home value
$258K
Census ACS
Household income
$102K
median
Median age
47.1
years
Jobs based here
188
A commuter town
TownGrade
C+
#411 of 585 in IN
Is Jefferson Township a good place to live?
Jefferson Township gives you more for your money than most places: a typical home costs about $258K, 3.2 years of the Indianapolis metro’s $80K median household income. It grades C+ overall, 411th among Indiana's 585 graded towns. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 98% of U.S. towns. Jefferson Township has 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Lamb's Creek Bridge and Elm Spring Farm.
A growing town
Jefferson Township has grown 13% since 2010
3,274 counted in 2010 and 3,617 in 2020; an estimated 3,693 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Jefferson Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Indiana), ordered by how far Jefferson Township is from typical.
Its grades run from A for cost of living (better than 86% of comparable towns) to D− for walkability (better than 2%), so the C+ overall blends very different results.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 3.5 of 20; 1.7% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitD−Open →Cost of livingAOpen →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listCOpen →HealthFranciscan Health Mooresville 13.8 miles awayCOpen →Jobs & incomeBOpen →SchoolsBehind 56% of Indiana districts on tests and graduationC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors8 miles of trails; 3% conserved landDOpen →History2 places on the National RegisterB+Open →Civic life3 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsBOpen →
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
Internet8 providers95% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
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 hereMorgan County Circuit Court ClerkMorgan County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code4615146151 100%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.
Jefferson Township sends most of its workers to Indianapolis and beyond, but it trails even towns with similar incomes on health.
OutdoorsD
Conservation land takes up 3.1% of Jefferson Township
8.2 miles of trail. Jefferson Township’s trail network density is 0.2 miles per square mile, close to both Indiana’s towns (0.2) and U.S. towns (0.4).
#199for trails in IN
| Jefferson Township | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 3.1% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
3.1%
conserved · 706 of 22,658 acres
8.2 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
About two in five of Jefferson Township’s working residents commute to Indianapolis
Jefferson Township has 188 jobs for its 1,588 working residents: even if every job went to a resident, most would still commute out.
The top destinations are Indianapolis (38%), Martinsville (10%) and Plainfield (5%). For most workers, Jefferson Township is a place to come home to: only 2% work in town. Its income of the median household is $102,000, above both the Indiana town median ($71,000) and the median of U.S. towns ($80,000). Jobs in Jefferson Township grew by 94 from 2013 to 2023, reaching 188.
2%work in town
| Jefferson Township | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $102,000 | $71,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.2% | 11% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 10% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Jefferson Township2%
Indianapolis38%
Martinsville10%
Plainfield5%
Mooresville3%
25 mi
median commute distance
188
jobs based in Jefferson Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
D−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 2% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthC
Jefferson Township is less healthy than two in three U.S. towns
Against the 8,349 U.S. towns with household incomes like Jefferson Township’s, it is less healthy than 89%, so it trails even them.
14% of adults in Jefferson Township have diabetes; 17% smoke cigarettes. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Jefferson Township is ahead of Indiana on 2 and behind on 3. Jefferson Township: 40% of adults have high blood pressure.
34%healthier than U.S. townsCHealth Grade
| Jefferson Township | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 39% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 13% | 12% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 17% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 37% | 36% |
32 measures vs. Indiana
2 better27 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Jefferson Township | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7.2% | 8.4% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 6.8% | 7.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.5% | 8.3% |
Franciscan Health Mooresville
13.8 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
52nd
percentile among IN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Jefferson Township’s year
A winter brings about 17 inches of snow, with January nights at 21° and July afternoons at 85°.
17″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–39°
Spring42–63°
Summer62–83°
Fall44–65°
Oct 15
typical first frost
Apr 24
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C
Jefferson Township faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Jefferson Township’s FEMA hazard score is 62 of 100. FEMA puts three fifths of the town’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 13% to tornadoes.
62risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 47 attractions →Lucas Oil Stadium and 35 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Jefferson Township. Close and well known come first.
Big draw28 mi Stadium & arenaLucas Oil Stadium
29 mi Stadium & arenaGainbridge Fieldhouse
18 mi Stadium & arenaMemorial Stadium
29 mi LandmarkSoldiers' and Sailors' Monument
33 mi Stadium & arenaHinkle Fieldhouse
34 mi MuseumMiller House and GardenSources: 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 · Memorial Stadium: Durin at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument: alexeatswhales, CC BY 2.0 · Hinkle Fieldhouse: Peetlesnumber1, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Miller House and Garden: Nyttend, Public domain
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Jefferson Township
18pages on Jefferson Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Jefferson Township; the nearest are
Indiana University-BloomingtonUniversity or college · Public · Bloomington18.9 mi$12,144 in-state tuitionIvy Tech Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Indianapolis30.8 mi$5,154 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Jefferson Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Indiana.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Jefferson Township for work
Where Jefferson Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
188jobs based in Jefferson Township
2%of working residents work in town
25 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Landmarks
2 places in Jefferson Township on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Jefferson Township
Township in Indiana, United States
Jefferson Township is one of fourteen townships in Morgan County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,274 and it contained 1,309 housing units.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 620 ft
Jefferson Township’s neighbors
6 towns share a border with Jefferson Township.
Washington TownshipBaker TownshipRay TownshipAshland TownshipGregg TownshipClay TownshipJefferson Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | IN rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Township | #411 | C+ | A | — | C+ | C |
| Washington Township | #315 | B | A | — | C+ | C |
| Baker Township | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ray Township | — | — | A+ | — | C+ | C− |
| Ashland Township | — | — | A | — | C+ | C |
| Gregg Township | #445 | C+ | A | — | B− | C+ |
| Clay Township | #401 | B− | A− | — | C+ | C+ |
Ray Township and Ashland Township have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Jefferson Township, Washington Township, Ray Township, Ashland Township, Gregg Township and Clay Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Baker Township isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). 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?
Jefferson Township grades C+ overall, better than 44% of U.S. towns and #411 of 585 in Indiana. It grades C for health and C+ for schools. Walkability is its weak spot, with a D−.
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 A.