JeffersonIowa
Jefferson is a city in, and the county seat of Greene County, Iowa, United States, along the North Raccoon River. The population was 4,182 at the time of the 2020 census.
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About Jefferson
Jefferson, IA is a small town located in western Iowa with an estimated population of 4,148.
Officially, Jefferson is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 6.02 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 689 residents per square mile.
📰 Jefferson News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Jefferson Unique
- One of 17 places in the US named Jefferson — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Greene County Historical Museum · Museum
- Jefferson Telephone Company Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Jefferson
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Jefferson
- Greene County Elementary
- Greene County High School
- Greene County Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Greene County Medical Center · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.