Jefferson TownshipKS
A town of 188.
Is Jefferson Township a good place to live?
Jefferson Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
188 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Jefferson Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Jefferson Township, and how to reach them.
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.
More middle-aged adults than Kansas overall
Among 152 Kansas towns, just 8 have a higher age of the median resident than Jefferson Township. Adults 35 to 64 are 51% of residents (36% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 11% of residents (23% statewide). For adults 25 and older locally, the share who hold a bachelor’s degree or more is 36%.
| Jefferson Township | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.2 years | 38.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 36% | 29% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 30% and 57% women
The Census survey reached too few of Jefferson Township’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±13.4 points. Across Kansas, 49.8% of residents are women.
| Jefferson Township | KS | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10% | 12.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 4.4% | 11.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.9% | 10.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 3.8% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.1% | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 24.4% | 11.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 17.5% | 12.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 0% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 24.1% | 6.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 0% | 8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 52% | 25.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 7.5% | 21.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 4.8% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 14.7% | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 21% | 13.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
Jefferson Township has 0.3 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
For Jefferson Township, the mean commuting time is 25 minutes. The top destinations are Salina (25%), Abilene (18%) and Solomon (11%). The town’s typical household income is $89,000, above both the Kansas town median ($73,000) and the median of U.S. towns ($80,000). The median commute is under 21 miles.
| Jefferson Township | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 20 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $89,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Four seasons and hot summers: that is Jefferson Township’s year
Jefferson Township’s peak summer temperature is 92°F, where Kansas’ towns sit at 91°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Jefferson Township is
30% of adults in Jefferson Township get no exercise outside work; 41% have obesity. Against the Kansas average, Jefferson Township comes out ahead on 2 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 9. Among adults locally, 40% have high blood pressure.
| Jefferson Township | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 34% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 26% | 25% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 37% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| What stands out | Jefferson Township | KS |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.5% | 77.6% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 86.8% | 84.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.6% | 6.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in Jefferson Township, with inland flooding at the top
Of the losses FEMA expects in Jefferson Township, 41% come from inland flooding and 18% from tornadoes. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Jefferson Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Jefferson Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Jefferson Township residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
100% of working residents leave Jefferson Township for work
Where Jefferson Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Jefferson Township
Township in Kansas, United States
Jefferson Township is a township in Dickinson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 216. Jefferson Township was organized in 1873.
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- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,280 ft
Questions about Jefferson Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Jefferson Township, KS a good place to live?
Jefferson Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.