Meadowcroft Rockshelter · National Register of Historic Places
Jefferson Township’s story
Jefferson Township in pictures
3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore the history →Jefferson TownshipPA
A town of 1,112.
4 bordering townsMap →
Meadowcroft Rockshelter · Photo: Lee Paxton · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
1,112
2025 Census estimate · −0.3% since 2020
Median home value
$237K
Census ACS
Household income
$73K
median
Median age
42.9
years
Jobs based here
62
A commuter town
Is Jefferson Township a good place to live?
Jefferson Township’s best subject grades are an A for cost of living and history; its weakest is a D− for walkability. Only 22 of Pennsylvania’s 1,749 towns score lower on walkability. Jefferson Township has 3 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Pine Bank Covered Bridge. Jefferson Township has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Jefferson Township stand out
Where Jefferson Township beats most towns.
Small town
1,112 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Hanover TownshipIndependence TownshipSmith TownshipCross Creek TownshipJefferson Township
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 3.8 of 20; 0% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitD−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 13% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listAOpen →Cost of livingTypical home $237K, 3.1 years of the Pittsburgh metro’s $76K median household incomeAOpen →HealthWeirton Medical Center 4.8 miles awayCOpen →SchoolsB+Open →Jobs & incomeB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors6 miles of trails; 1% conserved landCOpen →History3 places on the National RegisterAOpen →Civic life4.8 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
WaterPennsylvania American WaterNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% 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 hereWashington County Board of ElectionsWashington County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2023
ZIP codes15021, 1531215021 74% · 15312 26%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 A
Jefferson Township faces a very low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 87% of U.S. communities.
13risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
SchoolsB+
Jefferson Township’s public schools outperform 65% of Pennsylvania districts
Its one school is below.
65%of PA districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Mennonite School PrivateLargest high schoolGrades 1–12 | Grades 1–12 | 33 | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within PA on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B−
Jefferson Township stands out in Pennsylvania and nationally: a smaller share of its working residents work locally
0.6% of working residents work locally in Jefferson Township, below both the Pennsylvania town median (6.3%) and the median of U.S. towns (8%). Since 2013, Jefferson Township has lost 22 jobs, to 62 in 2023. Jefferson Township’s average trip to work is 32 minutes.
1%work in town
| Jefferson Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.6% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $73,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Jefferson Township1%
Pittsburgh11%
Smith Township7%
Moon Township6%
Weirton5%
19 mi
median commute distance
62
jobs based in Jefferson Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
D−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 2% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthC
Residents of Jefferson Township are less healthy than 68% of U.S. towns
Jefferson Township beats the Pennsylvania average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 9. 19% of adults smoke cigarettes in Jefferson Township, above both Pennsylvania’s towns (17%) and U.S. towns (14%). 39% of adults have high blood pressure in Jefferson Township.
32%healthier than U.S. townsCHealth Grade
| Jefferson Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 34% | 35% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 35% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 14% | 14% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
0 better17 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Jefferson Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 9.9% | 7.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.2% | 7.4% |
| More adults with arthritis | 37.7% | 30.4% |
Weirton Medical Center
4.8 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
Jefferson Township has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Jefferson Township has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Jefferson Township is 83°F.
44″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–39°
Spring39–61°
Summer59–81°
Fall43–63°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 29
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Safety
In Jefferson Township, property crime runs lower than in the typical Pennsylvania or U.S. town
Jefferson Township's reported crime rate is well below Pennsylvania's. No violent crimes were reported in 2024.
| Jefferson Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2024) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 6.8 | 11.5 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2024) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 0.8 | 1.7 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Jefferson Township0
Pennsylvania2.5
U.S.3.6
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Jefferson Township0
Pennsylvania14.7
U.S.17.7
0
violent crimes reported in 2024
0
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to police
OutdoorsC
Conserved land covers 1.3% of Jefferson Township
6.3 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. The biggest park or preserve is State Game Lands Number 303, at 173 acres.
1.3%conserved
| Jefferson Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 1.3% | 8.2% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
1.3%
conserved · 182 of 14,421 acres
6.3 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. State Game Lands Number 303 | — | 173 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 79 attractions →Acrisure Stadium and 61 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Jefferson Township. Close and well known come first.
Big draw26 mi Stadium & arenaAcrisure Stadium
in town MuseumMeadowcroft Rockshelter
26 mi LandmarkFort Duquesne
26 mi Stadium & arenaPNC Park
33 mi Theme parkKennywood
27 mi Stadium & arenaPPG Paints ArenaSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Acrisure Stadium: Fo2grfr, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Meadowcroft Rockshelter: Lee Paxton, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Duquesne: Sébastien Paquin, CC BY-SA 3.0 · PNC Park: alpineinc, CC BY 2.0 · Kennywood: Ski2007 of English Wikipedia, Public domain · PPG Paints Arena: Jleedev, CC BY-SA 4.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Jefferson Township
19pages on Jefferson Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Jefferson Township
Franciscan University of SteubenvilleUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Steubenville, OH7.8 mi$34,100 tuitionEastern Gateway Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Steubenville, OH10.2 miWest Liberty UniversityUniversity or college · Public · West Liberty, WV13.3 mi$8,893 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Jefferson Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Jefferson Township for work
Where Jefferson Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
62jobs based in Jefferson Township
1%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Landmarks
3 places in Jefferson Township on the National Register of Historic Places.
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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.