Jefferson township, Iowa
Jefferson township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Jefferson township is a geographic entity located in Bremer County, Iowa. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,584. The land area covers 24.25 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,584 | ±330 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 36.6 yrs | ±1.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,277 | ±124 | 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 | 1,365 | ±129 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,277 | ±124 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 88 | ±68 |
| Median Home Value | $255,100 | ±$18,657 |
| Median Gross Rent | $891 | ±$112 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $94,192 | ±$5,392 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,464 | ±$2,828 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% | ±2.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 156 | ±97 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5% | ±4.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,690 | ±209 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.8% | ±1.9% |
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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GUS Population: 25,328 (2024)
ID: 164236
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: FINANCE DIRECTOR
415 E BREMER AVE, WAVERLY IA 50677-3548
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Jefferson | PK-04 | Jefferson, IA | |
| Regular School Jefferson | 09-12 | Jefferson, IA | |
| Regular School Jefferson | 05-08 | Jefferson, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Cedar Falls, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Evansdale, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 10-12 | Cedar Falls, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Cedar Falls, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Waterloo, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Waterloo, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Denver, IA |
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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Wartburg College
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College | 6.8 mi away | 100 Wartburg Blvd., Waverly, IA, 50677-0903 |
3193528200
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DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.6 mi away | 100 WASHINGTON ST, DENVER, IA, 50622 |
(319) 984-5140
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Allen College
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College | 10.5 mi away | 1990 Heath St, Waterloo, IA, 50703-1999 |
3192262000
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JANESVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.5 mi away | 319 MAIN ST, JANESVILLE, IA, 50647 |
(319) 987-2925
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La James International College-Cedar Falls
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College Vocational | 12.0 mi away | 6322 University Ave, Cedar Falls, IA, 50613 |
3192772150
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WAVERLY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 1500 W BREMER AVE, WAVERLY, IA, 50677 |
(319) 352-1223
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The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls
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College Vocational | 12.2 mi away | 1350 College Square Mall, Cedar Falls, IA, 50613 |
3192609995
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READLYN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 7.3 mi away | 309 MAIN ST, READLYN, IA, 50668 |
(319) 279-3432
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University of Northern Iowa
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College | 12.4 mi away | 1227 W 27th St, Cedar Falls, IA, 50614-0005 |
3192732311
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TRIPOLI PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 101 4TH AVE SW, TRIPOLI, IA, 50676 |
(319) 882-4807
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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 WATERLOO MUNI AP, IA US, located 8.9 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 | 28.2° | 10.7° | 19.4° | 1.10" | 10.1" |
| February | 32.6° | 15.2° | 23.9° | 1.14" | 9.3" |
| March | 46.5° | 26.9° | 36.7° | 1.98" | 4.6" |
| April | 60.9° | 37.9° | 49.4° | 4.04" | 1.7" |
| May | 72.8° | 50.2° | 61.5° | 4.61" | 0.1" |
| June | 82.2° | 60.8° | 71.5° | 5.72" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.0° | 64.0° | 74.5° | 4.34" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.9° | 61.0° | 71.9° | 4.17" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.8° | 52.4° | 64.6° | 3.14" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.0° | 40.2° | 51.6° | 2.76" | 0.3" |
| November | 47.1° | 27.7° | 37.4° | 1.85" | 3.1" |
| December | 33.7° | 17.0° | 25.3° | 1.44" | 9.9" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver city | City | 1.8 mi | — |
| Janesville city | City | 5.5 mi | — |
| Waverly city | City | 6.0 mi | — |
| Readlyn city | City | 7.3 mi | — |
| Tripoli city | City | 10.4 mi | — |
| Shell Rock city | City | 11.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1901792205. • 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.