JeffersonTownshipNodawayCouuntyMO, 2025
Jefferson Township’s story
Jefferson Township in pictures
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A town of 624. Home to Conception Seminary College.
Population
624
2025 Census estimate · −6% since 2020
Median home value
$116K
Census ACS
Household income
$61K
median
Median age
47.0
years
Jobs based here
75
A commuter town
Is Jefferson Township a good place to live?
26% of residents live below the poverty line in Jefferson Township, where Missouri’s towns sit at 14% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Only 2 of the 243 Missouri towns we compare have a lower median rent than Jefferson Township. Jefferson Township is home to Conception Seminary College. Jefferson Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Jefferson Township stand out
Where Jefferson Township beats most towns.
Small town
624 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Jackson TownshipWashington TownshipGrant TownshipPolk TownshipWilson TownshipCooper TownshipJefferson Township
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.
PowerEvergy12.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterNodaway County Pwsd 11 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Jefferson Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Missouri you can register online until 27 days before Election Day, in person until 27 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 27 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereNodawayNodaway County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2019
ZIP codes64434, 64489, 64433, 6443264434 46% · 64489 18% · 64433 17% · 64432 16%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.
Work & commute
With 0.3 jobs for every working resident, most of Jefferson Township’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Jefferson Township for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Maryville (37%), St. Joseph (11%) and Kansas City (5%).
1%work in town
| Jefferson Township | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.1% | 13% | 8% |
| Median household income | $61,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Jefferson Township1%
Maryville37%
St. Joseph11%
Kansas City5%
Polk Township3%
24 mi
median commute distance
75
jobs based in Jefferson Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Jefferson Township’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Jefferson C-123 school district. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elem.Largest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 83 | A+ |
| Jefferson HighLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 56 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts
Who lives here
Older than Missouri overall
People 65 and older are 28% of residents (18% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 33% of residents (37% statewide). Jefferson Township’s median age is 47 years, against 38.5 years in Missouri’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. 19% of Jefferson Township residents are under 18.
47median age · MO 39
| Jefferson Township | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 years | 38.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 19% | 23% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 28% | 22% | 29% |
Jefferson TownshipMissouriUnited States
Ages · share of residents
17%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma3%
High school44%
Some college15%
Associate’s10%
Bachelor’s12%
Graduate15%
Women and men · all residents
44% women, 56% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±8 points. Across Missouri, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Jefferson Township | MO | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.7% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 6.5% | 10.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 12.4% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.8% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.2% | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 7% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 16.7% | 13% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12% | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 15.8% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.8% | 8.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 44.3% | 30.2% | 26% |
| Some college | 15% | 20.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.4% | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 12.2% | 19.8% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 15.4% | 12.6% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 600, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
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.
19″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–38°
Spring41–63°
Summer64–85°
Fall43–65°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 17
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Jefferson Township
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities.
67risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesDrought
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
How healthy Jefferson Township is
Jefferson Township beats the Missouri average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5. 40% of adults have high blood pressure in Jefferson Township.
| Jefferson Township | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 37% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 30% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 15% | 14% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 32% | 33% |
32 measures vs. Missouri
2 better25 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Jefferson Township | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7.4% | 9% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.3% | 77.2% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.7% | 6.8% |
Mosaic Medical Center - Maryville
11.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Outdoors
Jefferson Township has set aside 0% of its land for conservation
5.9 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves. Jefferson Township’s trail density is 0.1 miles per square mile.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 28,241 acres
5.9 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Jefferson Township
18pages on Jefferson Township
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Jefferson Township
Conception Seminary CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Jefferson TownshipIn town$26,206 tuitionNorthwest Missouri State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Maryville12.4 mi$10,611 in-state tuition
About 9 of every 100 Jefferson Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Missouri.
College town
Conception Seminary College calls Jefferson Township home
College Scorecard · IPEDS
About Jefferson Township
Township in Nodaway County, Missouri, U.S.
Jefferson Township is a township in Nodaway County, Missouri, United States. At the 2020 census, its population was 663. It contains about 48 sections. The township has three communities: Clyde, Conception, and Conception Junction which comprise the Tri-C Area.
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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. Home to Conception Seminary College.