Jefferson town, Wisconsin
Jefferson town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Jefferson town is a geographic entity located in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,060. The land area covers 42.50 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,060 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 55.3 yrs | ±6.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 880 | ±218 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 967 | ±220 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 880 | ±218 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 87 | ±56 |
| Median Home Value | $405,600 | ±$80,704 |
| Median Gross Rent | $930 | ±$224 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $99,667 | ±$35,158 |
| Per Capita Income | $48,150 | ±$4,817 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% | ±2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 52 | ±39 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.6% | ±0.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 960 | ±165 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90% | ±10.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF JEFFERSON
GUS Population: 2,054 (2024)
ID: 209884
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
W7002 COUNTY ROAD J, JEFFERSON WI 53549-9427
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GUS Population: 86,245 (2024)
ID: 177064
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
311 S CENTER AVE, JEFFERSON WI 53549-1799
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Jefferson | PK-05 | Jefferson, WI | |
| Regular School Jefferson | 09-12 | Jefferson, WI | |
| Regular School Jefferson | 06-08 | Jefferson, WI | |
| Regular School Jefferson | KG-05 | Jefferson, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Fort Atkinson, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Cambridge, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Cambridge, WI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 07-12 | Deerfield, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Deerfield, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Deerfield, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
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College | 9.7 mi away | 800 W Main St, Whitewater, WI, 53190-1790 |
2624721234
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JEFFERSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.3 mi away | 321 S. MAIN ST., JEFFERSON, WI, 53549 |
(920) 674-7733
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Maranatha Baptist University
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College | 15.6 mi away | 745 West Main Street, Watertown, WI, 53094 |
9202619300
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DWIGHT FOSTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.0 mi away | 209 MERCHANTS AVE., FORT ATKINSON, WI, 53538 |
(920) 563-7790
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Nashotah House
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College | 19.9 mi away | 2777 Mission Rd, Nashotah, WI, 53058-9793 |
2626466500
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JOHNSON CREEK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.3 mi away | 125 LINCOLN ST., JOHNSON CREEK, WI, 53038 |
(920) 699-3741
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Janesville
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College Vocational | 24.2 mi away | 2310 W. Court Street, Janesville, WI, 53548 |
6305283330
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L.D. FARGO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.7 mi away | 120 E. MADISON ST., LAKE MILLS, WI, 53551 |
(920) 648-2166
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IRVIN L. YOUNG MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 10.0 mi away | 431 W. CENTER ST., WHITEWATER, WI, 53190 |
(262) 473-0530
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CAMBRIDGE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 101 SPRING WATER ALY., CAMBRIDGE, WI, 53523 |
(608) 423-3900
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at JEFFERSON WWTP, WI US, located 1.7 miles from Jefferson town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.8° | 11.0° | 18.9° | 1.64" | — |
| February | 31.1° | 14.1° | 22.6° | 1.58" | — |
| March | 43.2° | 24.6° | 33.9° | 2.14" | — |
| April | 56.3° | 35.5° | 45.9° | 4.02" | — |
| May | 68.7° | 48.1° | 58.4° | 4.45" | — |
| June | 78.8° | 58.1° | 68.4° | 4.97" | — |
| July | 82.4° | 62.4° | 72.4° | 4.54" | — |
| August | 80.4° | 60.8° | 70.6° | 4.30" | — |
| September | 73.6° | 51.8° | 62.7° | 3.72" | — |
| October | 60.3° | 40.6° | 50.5° | 3.12" | — |
| November | 45.1° | 28.5° | 36.8° | 2.37" | — |
| December | 32.5° | 18.2° | 25.3° | 1.89" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson city | City | 2.4 mi | — |
| Fort Atkinson city | City | 5.3 mi | — |
| Helenville CDP | CDP | 5.3 mi | — |
| Hebron CDP | CDP | 6.2 mi | — |
| Rome CDP | CDP | 7.0 mi | — |
| Johnson Creek village | Village | 7.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5505537925. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.