Jefferson TownshipSD
A town of 176.
Is Jefferson Township a good place to live?
No town among the 36 in South Dakota we compare has a higher share of households owning their home than Jefferson Township. 22% of the land in Jefferson Township is conserved, against 3.3% in South Dakota’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Jefferson Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
176 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Jefferson Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Jefferson Township, and how to reach them.
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.
A smaller share of working residents in Jefferson Township work locally than in the typical South Dakota or U.S. town
1.1% of working residents work locally in Jefferson Township, below both the South Dakota town median (29%) and the median of U.S. towns (8%). The average trip to work in Jefferson Township is 26 minutes. The top destinations are Sioux Falls (27%), Colman (12%) and Brookings (12%).
| Jefferson Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.1% | 29% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $101,000 | $72,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
More middle-aged adults than South Dakota overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 47% of residents (36% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 12% of residents (22% statewide). Jefferson Township’s median age is 51.1 years. Jefferson Township has grown 5.4% since 2020, to 176 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
| Jefferson Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.1 years | 39.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 36% | 33% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±9.6 points. Across South Dakota, 49.2% of residents are women.
| Jefferson Township | SD | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 8.7% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 15.3% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.1% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 4.4% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.8% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 20.2% | 10.7% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 16.9% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 17.5% | 11% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 0% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4% | 6.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 20.6% | 29% | 26% |
| Some college | 10.3% | 19.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 29.4% | 12.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19% | 21.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 16.7% | 10% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
In Jefferson Township, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Jefferson Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Only 3 of the 36 South Dakota towns we compare have a lower July high than Jefferson Township.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Low risk in Jefferson Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 63% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
How healthy Jefferson Township is
Jefferson Township beats the South Dakota average on 8 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 20% of Jefferson Township adults binge drink.
| Jefferson Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 19% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 36% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 15% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 22% | 23% |
| What stands out | Jefferson Township | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 7.9% | 12.7% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7% | 8.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Jefferson Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Jefferson Township; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Jefferson Township residents are enrolled in college, about the same as South Dakota.
99% of working residents leave Jefferson Township for work
Where Jefferson Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Jefferson Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Jefferson Township, SD a good place to live?
Jefferson Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.