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JeffersonOK

A town of 11, settled in 1894.

Is Jefferson a good place to live?

Jefferson has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

11 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns
Getting set up

Moving to Jefferson: who provides what

Who provides power, water and the rest in Jefferson, and how to reach them.

The full setup list →
PowerOG&E12.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMedford water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Jefferson’s trash rules yet
SchoolsPond Creek-Hunter SchoolsWhich school depends on your addressNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Oklahoma you can register online until 25 days before Election Day, in person until 25 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 25 days before).vote.gov
Who runs elections hereSecretary, Grant County Election BoardGrant County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code7375973759 100%Census 2020

EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.

The data

Ordered by what stands out in Jefferson.

Natural hazards

Jefferson has a very high natural-hazard risk, chiefly from cold waves

Jefferson’s natural-hazard score from FEMA is 86 of 100. 7 flood insurance claims have been paid locally since 1986. Expected losses in Jefferson break down as 27% from cold waves and 18% from inland flooding.

86risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
86Very high riskLowerHigher
Cold wavesInland floodingDrought
7
paid flood claims since 1986

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Climate

Expect four seasons and hot summers in Jefferson

In July, afternoons reach 95°; in January, nights fall to 24°, and about 9 inches of snow falls in a winter.

9″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter26–49°
Spring46–71°
Summer68–93°
Fall48–73°
Oct 28
typical first frost
Apr 10
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

How healthy Jefferson is

Among adults in Jefferson, 16% smoke cigarettes. CDC measures, 32 in all: Jefferson beats Oklahoma on 8 and trails on 6. Jefferson: 43% of adults have high blood pressure, against 40% in Oklahoma’s towns and 35% across U.S. towns. In Jefferson, 13% of adults binge drink, and 16% report frequent mental distress.

JeffersonOklahoma townsU.S. towns
High blood pressure (CDC PLACES)43%40%35%
Binge drink (CDC PLACES)13%14%16%
Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES)16%19%17%
Feel lonely (CDC PLACES)31%34%33%
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
8 better18 too close to call6 worse
What stands outJeffersonOK
Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off7.3%10.3%
Fewer adults facing housing insecurity10%14.1%
More adults who have had cancer10.8%7.8%
St. Mary's Regional Medical Center
23 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

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Everything we know about Jefferson

15pages on Jefferson
After high school

Colleges nearby

None within 15 miles of Jefferson; the nearest are

About Jefferson

Town in Oklahoma, United States

Jefferson is a town in Grant County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was nine at the time of the 2020 census, down from twelve in 2010

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Area
0.3 sq mi
Elevation
1,047 ft

Questions about Jefferson

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is Jefferson, OK a good place to live?

Jefferson has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

What is Jefferson, OK known for?

2 notable people were born here, including Page Belcher and George Grosvenor.