JeffersonWI
A town of 1,289.
Is Jefferson a good place to live?
The best of Jefferson’s subject grades are a B+ for incomes and a B for schools; the weakest is a C− for walkability. 33% of residents are under 18 in Jefferson, against 21% in Wisconsin’s towns and 22% across U.S. towns. Only 2 of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Jefferson. The biggest park or preserve is Duck Egg County Forest, at 704 acres. Jefferson has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
1,289 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
How Jefferson grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Wisconsin), ordered by how far Jefferson is from typical.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Moving to Jefferson: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Jefferson, and how to reach them.
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.
With 0.1 jobs for every working resident, most of Jefferson’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Jefferson for work: only 1% work in town. 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line in Jefferson, below both Wisconsin’s towns (6.4%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Jefferson’s average trip to work is 27 minutes.
| Jefferson | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 2.2% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $92,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Fewer young adults than Wisconsin overall
Jefferson has grown 4% since 2020, to 1,289 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 30% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 33% across Wisconsin. The median age in Jefferson is 38.8 years.
| Jefferson | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.8 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 19% | 20% | 18% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
52% women, 48% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.7 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Jefferson | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 14.1% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 18.9% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 5.4% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 17.9% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.1% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.9% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 13.5% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.2% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.3% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 34% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 17.8% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 12.8% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,300, single groups can be off by several points
In Jefferson, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Jefferson has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 81°, January nights drop to 8° and about 43 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
High risk in Jefferson, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities. Since 1980, 18 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Jefferson.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sidie Hollow County Park | 0.4 mi | 362 |
| 2. Duck Egg County Forest | 0.2 mi | 704 |
| 3. Esofea/Rentz Memorial County Park | — | 135 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Residents of Jefferson are healthier than 53% of U.S. towns
Jefferson beats the Wisconsin average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5. 30% of Jefferson adults sleep under 7 hours.
| Jefferson | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 32% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 20% | 16% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 26% | 25% |
| What stands out | Jefferson | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with heart disease | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.2% | 8.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 7.7% | 6.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Jefferson
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Jefferson; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Jefferson residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
Jefferson has grown 15% since 2010
1,143 counted in 2010 and 1,270 in 2020; an estimated 1,289 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
About Jefferson
Town in Wisconsin, United States
There are a few other places named Jefferson in Wisconsin. Jefferson is a town in Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,270 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Bud, Esofea, and Springville are located with the town.
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- Area
- 47 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,243 ft
- Area code
- 608
Questions about Jefferson
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Jefferson, WI expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.