Jefferson township, Indiana
Jefferson township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Jefferson township is a geographic entity located in Tipton County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,353. The land area covers 39.10 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,353 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.7 yrs | ±6.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 499 | ±99 | 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 | 594 | ±106 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 499 | ±99 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 95 | ±81 |
| Median Home Value | $211,900 | ±$56,391 |
| Median Gross Rent | $783 | ±$74 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $80,417 | ±$21,200 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,858 | ±$5,376 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% | ±8.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 155 | ±112 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | ±5.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 580 | ±148 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.4% | ±10.1% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF JEFFERSON
GUS Population: 1,350 (2024)
ID: 164168
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE JEFFERSON TWP TIPTON CO IN
7910 W 300 S, TIPTON IN 46072-9175
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GUS Population: 15,324 (2024)
ID: 163458
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
101 E JEFFERSON ST, TIPTON IN 46072-1940
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Kokomo, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Lebanon, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Michigantown, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Michigantown, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Greentown, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Greentown, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Greentown, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Noblesville, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Arcadia, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Arcadia, IN |
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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Ross Medical Education Center-Kokomo
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College Vocational | 13.2 mi away | 196 East Southway Blvd., Kokomo, IN, 46902-3650 |
7654534864
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TIPTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 127 EAST MADISON STREET, TIPTON, IN, 46072 |
(765) 675-8761
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Indiana University-Kokomo
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College | 14.2 mi away | 2300 S Washington St, Kokomo, IN, 46902-9003 |
7654532000
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SHERIDAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.6 mi away | 103 WEST FIRST STREET, SHERIDAN, IN, 46069 |
(317) 758-5201
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Summit Salon Academy-Kokomo
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College Vocational | 15.5 mi away | 1012 S Reed Rd, Kokomo, IN, 46901-6248 |
7654549840
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KIRKLIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.0 mi away | 115 NORTH MAIN STREET, KIRKLIN, IN, 46050 |
(765) 279-8308
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Union Bible College
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College | 15.7 mi away | 434 S. Union Street, Westfield, IN, 46074-0900 |
3178969324
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MICHIGAN ROAD COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 11.5 mi away | 2489 STATE ROAD 29 NORTH, MICHIGANTOWN, IN, 46057 |
(765) 249-2303
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Aveda Fredric's Institute-Indianapolis
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College Vocational | 21.1 mi away | 2208 East 116th Street, Carmel, IN, 46032 |
5135769333
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RUSSIAVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 11.7 mi away | 315 MESA DRIVE, RUSSIAVILLE, IN, 46979 |
(765) 883-5112
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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 TIPTON 5 SW, IN US, located 5.1 miles from Jefferson township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.6° | 17.0° | 25.8° | 2.81" | — |
| February | 38.9° | 19.8° | 29.3° | 2.23" | — |
| March | 49.7° | 28.5° | 39.1° | 3.14" | — |
| April | 62.6° | 38.6° | 50.6° | 4.36" | — |
| May | 73.4° | 50.0° | 61.7° | 4.53" | — |
| June | 82.1° | 59.6° | 70.8° | 5.39" | — |
| July | 84.7° | 61.9° | 73.3° | 4.34" | — |
| August | 83.5° | 59.7° | 71.6° | 3.17" | — |
| September | 78.5° | 52.5° | 65.5° | 3.27" | — |
| October | 66.0° | 41.4° | 53.7° | 3.07" | — |
| November | 51.4° | 31.3° | 41.4° | 3.37" | — |
| December | 39.6° | 22.9° | 31.3° | 2.71" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kempton town | Town | 2.8 mi | — |
| Goldsmith CDP | CDP | 3.0 mi | — |
| Scircleville CDP | CDP | 6.1 mi | — |
| Sheridan town | Town | 7.1 mi | — |
| Hillisburg CDP | CDP | 8.0 mi | — |
| Tipton city | City | 8.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1815938250. • 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.