Municipal Complex, Jefferson Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, 2015
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Jefferson TownshipPA
This town in Pennsylvania has a population of 1,920.
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Photo: Generic1139 · CC BY 3.0
Population
1,920
2025 Census estimate · −4.3% since 2020
Median home value
$246K
Census ACS
Household income
$75K
median
Median age
47.9
years
Jobs based here
113
A commuter town
Is Jefferson Township a good place to live?
The best of Jefferson Township’s subject grades is an A for cost of living; the weakest is a D− for walkability. Only 33 of Pennsylvania’s 1,749 towns score lower on walkability. FEMA rates its natural-hazard risk higher than 79% of U.S. communities, with inland flooding at the top. Jefferson Township has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Jefferson Township for work
Where Jefferson Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
113jobs based in Jefferson Township
3%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Jefferson Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far Jefferson Township is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 4.1 of 20; 2.1% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitD−Open →Cost of livingTypical home $246K, 3.2 years of the Pittsburgh metro’s $76K median household incomeAOpen →Hazard riskInland flooding tops the listDOpen →HealthPenn Highlands Mon Valley 10.1 miles awayC+Open →SchoolsBehind 55% of Pennsylvania districts on tests and graduationB−Open →Jobs & income$75K median household incomeB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors3 miles of trails; 2% conserved landCOpen →HistoryAbout average among the towns comparedB−Open →Civic life3.2 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
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.
PowerWest Penn PowerEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterNorth Fayette Cnty Muni Auth water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers83% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Jefferson Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereFayette County Election BureauFayette County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Oct 2022
ZIP codes15438, 15442, 1547315438 35% · 15442 33% · 15473 32%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.
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade D
Natural hazards: high risk in Jefferson Township, mostly inland flooding
Since 1996, Jefferson Township has seen 4 flood insurance claims paid out. Of the losses FEMA expects locally, 90% come from inland flooding.
79risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
4
paid flood claims since 1996
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B−
Most of Jefferson Township’s workers commute out: the town has 0.1 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Jefferson Township for work: only 3% work in town. The town’s average commute stands at 34 minutes, against 26 minutes in Pennsylvania’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Jobs in Jefferson Township grew by 60 from 2013 to 2023, reaching 113. The top destinations are Rostraver Township (5%), Perryopolis (5%) and Uniontown (4%).
3%work in town
| Jefferson Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 34 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.6% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Median household income | $75,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Jefferson Township3%
Rostraver Township5%
Perryopolis5%
Uniontown4%
Pittsburgh4%
13 mi
median commute distance
113
jobs based in Jefferson Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
D−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 3% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
Young adults are less common in Jefferson Township than in Pennsylvania
Among adults 25 and older, 28% have a four-year degree or more, against 35% across Pennsylvania. Adults 18 to 34 are just over one in ten residents (22% statewide); people 65 and older are 30% of residents (20% statewide). Jefferson Township’s median age stands at 47.9 years. The Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate puts Jefferson Township at 1,920 residents, down 4.3% since 2020.
47.9median age · PA 40.9
| Jefferson Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 30% | 21% | 18% |
| Median age | 47.9 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
Jefferson TownshipPennsylvaniaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
18%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school40%
Some college14%
Associate’s13%
Bachelor’s16%
Graduate13%
Women and men · all residents
48% women, 52% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.9 points. Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women. Among residents 25 to 34, 79% are men (PA 51%).
| Jefferson Township | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 8.2% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 13.1% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.6% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 6.3% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 16% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.3% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.7% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 18.4% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 11.5% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.7% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 40.3% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 14.2% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 13.4% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 15.7% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 12.7% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,900, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
In Jefferson Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Summer afternoons peak near 84° in July, and January nights bottom out around 22°; snowfall runs to about 21 inches a winter. Expect chilly winters and pleasant summers in Jefferson Township.
21″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–41°
Spring39–62°
Summer60–82°
Fall43–65°
Oct 22
typical first frost
Apr 27
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthC+
Residents of Jefferson Township are less healthy than 62% of U.S. towns
The share of adults in Jefferson Township who have diabetes: 13%. Of 26 CDC measures, Jefferson Township beats the Pennsylvania average on 1 and trails it on 10. Jefferson Township: 38% of adults have high blood pressure, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 34% and U.S. towns at 35%.
38%healthier than U.S. townsC+Health Grade
| Jefferson Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 34% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 14% | 14% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 81% | 79% | 79% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
1 better15 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Jefferson Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.4% | 79.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 10% | 7.7% |
Penn Highlands Mon Valley
10.1 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
OutdoorsC
Open space protected for good: 1.9% of Jefferson Township
For Jefferson Township, the trail density is 0.2 miles per square mile.
1.9%conserved
| Jefferson Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 1.9% | 8.2% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
1.9%
conserved · 248 of 12,937 acres
3.0 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 81 attractions →Fallingwater and 63 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Jefferson Township. Close and well known come first.
Big draw21 mi MuseumFallingwater
Big draw29 mi Stadium & arenaAcrisure Stadium
23 mi Theme parkKennywood
29 mi LandmarkFort Duquesne
29 mi Stadium & arenaPNC Park
28 mi Stadium & arenaPPG Paints ArenaSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Fallingwater: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Acrisure Stadium: Fo2grfr, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kennywood: Ski2007 of English Wikipedia, Public domain · Fort Duquesne: Sébastien Paquin, CC BY-SA 3.0 · PNC Park: alpineinc, CC BY 2.0 · PPG Paints Arena: Jleedev, CC BY-SA 4.0
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After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Jefferson Township
Pennsylvania Western UniversityUniversity or college · Public · California3.4 mi$11,436 in-state tuitionPennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- EberlyUniversity or college · Public · Lemont Furnace11.4 mi$14,408 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Jefferson Township residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Pennsylvania.
About Jefferson Township
Township in Pennsylvania, US
Jefferson Township is a township in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,007 at the 2020 census, a decline from the figure of 2,008 tabulated in 2010. It is named for former president Thomas Jefferson, and many of the township's streets are named after other U.S. presidents. Frazier School District serves the area. Redstone, Albany, Lowber, and Grindstone are located within the township.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 20 sq mi
Jefferson Township’s neighbors
10 towns share a border with Jefferson Township.
Redstone TownshipFranklin TownshipBrownsville TownshipWashington TownshipPerry TownshipCaliforniaGrindstoneRowes RunNewellElcoJefferson Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Township | — | — | A | — | B− | C+ |
| Redstone Township | #612 | B | A | A+ | D | C |
| Franklin Township | — | — | A+ | — | C | C |
| Brownsville Township | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Washington Township | #676 | B− | A− | A | B− | C+ |
| Perry Township | — | — | A− | — | B− | B− |
| California | #692 | B− | A+ | C | B− | B− |
| Grindstone | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Jefferson Township, Franklin Township and Perry Township have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Jefferson Township, Franklin Township and Perry Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Brownsville Township and Grindstone aren’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Jefferson Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Jefferson Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Jefferson Township, PA expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A.