Jefferson, Georgia
Jefferson is a city of 14,990 people in Jackson County, Georgia, founded in 1800.
Why visit Jefferson
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 30 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Holder Plantation and Jackson County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Jefferson
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About Jefferson
Jefferson is a city and the county seat of Jackson County, Georgia, United States. The population was 13,233 at the 2020 census, up from 9,432 at the 2010 census. As of 2024 the estimated population was 16,459.
From the Wikipedia article Jefferson, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks5
Holder Plantation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Plantation in Jackson County, Georgia
Jackson County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historical building in Jefferson, Georgia, United States
Crawford W Long Medical Museum
Museum · 2.1 mi
28 College Street, Jefferson
Tu-Fr 10:00-17:00, Sa 10:00-16:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes30
Revival Hall Taproom
Bar and pub · 2.1 mi
16 S Public Square, Jefferson
Mo-We 16:00-21:00; Th-Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 14:00-19:00
18 more on the map.
Where to stay1
History
Jefferson was founded in 1800. That same year, the seat of Jackson County was transferred to Jefferson from Clarkesboro. Jefferson was incorporated as a town in 1806 and as a city in 1896. The city was named after Thomas Jefferson.
From the History section of Jefferson, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship23
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 1.9 mi
38 Darnell Road, Jefferson
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Gum Springs Elementary School
School · 5.8 mi
600 Gum Springs Church Rd, Jefferson
Healthcare3
Map of Jefferson
90 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 31°F | 4.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 34°F | 4.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 40°F | 4.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 47°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 56°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 65°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 69°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 68°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 62°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 49°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 39°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 33°F | 5.0 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Commerce 4 Nnw (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Jackson County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-30: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Barrow County Airport (WDR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Pendergrass 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Arcade 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Commerce 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Hoschton 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Nicholson 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Winder 12 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Braselton 12 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Statham 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Russell 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Gainesville 17 mi northwest, about 27 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Jackson County Courthouse, Hhoschton, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Paradise Cemetery, Jefferson, GA, Hhoschton, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Washington St., Jefferson, GA, Hhoschton, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jackson County Georgia Courthouse, Calvin Beale, Public domain
- Trackmobile Titan Railcarmover 2048x1152, Tmajors0867, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CW Long museum, MallardTV, CC0
- Crawford W. Long Museum, MallardTV, CC0
- Jackson County School System Central Office, Cflippenjcss, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS059-E-29726 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Gresham Motorsports Park 2021, W4rlord117, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sunset view from I85 Highway GA - panoramio, Chanilim714, CC BY-SA 3.0
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