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Jefferson TownshipOH
It is a town of 926 residents in Ohio.
5 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Roseohioresident · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
926
2025 Census estimate · −2.4% since 2020
Median home value
$143K
Census ACS
Household income
$55K
median
Median age
49.6
years
Jobs based here
83
A commuter town
Is Jefferson Township a good place to live?
Jefferson Township’s median age is 49.6 years, above both the Ohio town median (41.7 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Among 994 Ohio towns, just 9 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Jefferson Township. Jefferson Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
926 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Salem TownshipBucks TownshipYork TownshipAuburn TownshipClay 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.
PowerAEP Ohio19.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet6 providers77% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Jefferson Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Tuscarawas County Board of ElectionsTuscarawas County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Dec 2025
ZIP codes43840, 43832, 4383743840 73% · 43832 14% · 43837 13%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Jefferson Township.
Work & commute
With 0.2 jobs for every working resident, most of Jefferson Township’s workers commute out
For Jefferson Township, the median household income is $55,000. Since 2013, Jefferson Township has lost 68 jobs, to 83 in 2023. Half of commuters travel less than 16 miles. The top destinations are New Philadelphia (9%), Dover (8%) and Newcomerstown (6%).
0%work in town
| Jefferson Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $55,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 8% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Jefferson Township0%
New Philadelphia9%
Dover8%
Newcomerstown6%
Canton5%
16 mi
median commute distance
83
jobs based in Jefferson Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Jefferson Township’s year
Expect chilly winters and pleasant summers in Jefferson Township. Summer afternoons peak near 83° in July, and January nights bottom out around 20°; snowfall runs to about 15 inches a winter.
15″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–39°
Spring39–61°
Summer60–82°
Fall42–64°
Oct 28
typical first frost
Apr 18
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Jefferson Township is
In Jefferson Township, 31% of adults get no exercise outside work. Two figures for adults locally: 19% smoke cigarettes, 41% have high blood pressure.
| Jefferson Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 38% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 36% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
0 better23 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Jefferson Township | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.6% | 8% |
| More smokers | 19.4% | 15.4% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.7% | 7.1% |
Union Hospital
10.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: moderate risk in Jefferson Township, mostly inland flooding
The FEMA hazard score in Jefferson Township is 50 of 100. 85% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding.
50risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 40 attractions →Pro Football Hall of Fame and 13 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Jefferson Township. Close and well known come first.
Big draw31 mi MuseumPro Football Hall of Fame192K visitors a year
8 mi MuseumAge of Steam Roundhouse
31 mi Stadium & arenaTom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium
31 mi LandmarkMcKinley National Memorial
39 mi Zoo & aquariumThe Wilds
19 mi MuseumFort LaurensSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Pro Football Hall of Fame: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Age of Steam Roundhouse: Alvintrusty, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium: Harrier233 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · McKinley National Memorial: CoolRockC, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Wilds: Bikingshaun (talk), CC BY 3.0 · Fort Laurens: Roseohioresident, Public domain
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Jefferson Township
16pages 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 3 of every 100 Jefferson Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Jefferson Township for work
Where Jefferson Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
83jobs based in Jefferson Township
0%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Jefferson Township
Township in Ohio, US
Jefferson Township is one of the twenty-two townships of Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 958 people in the township.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 22 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,001 ft
Questions about Jefferson Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Jefferson Township, OH a good place to live?
Jefferson Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.