Jefferson TownshipMO
A town of 331.
Is Jefferson Township a good place to live?
Jefferson Township’s median age is 63.1 years, against 38.5 years in Missouri’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. Only 2 of the 248 Missouri towns we compare have a lower January low than Jefferson Township. The biggest park or preserve is Grand Trace Conservation Area, at 483 acres. Jefferson Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
331 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.
Jefferson Township stands out in Missouri and nationally, with fewer of its working residents who work locally
0.9% of Jefferson Township working residents work locally, where Missouri’s towns sit at 13% and U.S. towns at 8%. Jefferson Township’s average trip to work is 32 minutes. The top destinations are Bethany (27%), Albany (4%) and St.
| Jefferson Township | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.9% | 13% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.7% | 14% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $84,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In Jefferson Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Jefferson Township has chilly winters and warm summers. Only 7 of the 248 Missouri towns we compare have a lower July high than Jefferson Township.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Jefferson Township is
Jefferson Township beats the Missouri average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10. 17% of Jefferson Township adults report frequent physical distress.
| Jefferson Township | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 30% | 25% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 37% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 32% | 33% |
| What stands out | Jefferson Township | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.2% | 77.2% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 23% | 15.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Grand Trace Conservation Area | — | 483 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Jefferson Township faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 52% 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 6 across Missouri.
99% 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 Harrison County, Missouri, U.S.
Jefferson Township is a township in Harrison County, Missouri, United States. At the 2020 census, its population was 300. Jefferson Township was established in about 1845, taking its name from Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States.
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Questions about Jefferson Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Jefferson Township, MO a good place to live?
Jefferson Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.