West Jefferson, Ohio
West Jefferson is a village of 4,392 people in Madison County, Ohio.
Why visit West Jefferson
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 4 parks and trails and 6 places to eat in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in West Jefferson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About West Jefferson
West Jefferson (established 1834) is a village in Madison County, Ohio, United States. The population was 4,137 at the 2020 census. Located along U.S. Route 40, the village has a fairly close relationship with the surrounding township. West Jefferson boasts many amenities, such as three parks, a municipal swimming pool, a public library (Hurt/Battelle Memorial Library), and a commerce park (Park 70 at West Jefferson).
From the Wikipedia article West Jefferson, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes6
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Map of West Jefferson
25 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 19°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 21°F | 2.3 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 28°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 38°F | 4.0 in |
| May | 71°F | 50°F | 4.7 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 60°F | 4.7 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 63°F | 5.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 60°F | 2.9 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 53°F | 2.9 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 41°F | 2.8 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 32°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 24°F | 3.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for London Fish Hatchery (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
Madison County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2008-10-24: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike (Severe Storm)
- 2008-04-24: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Millertime Airport (4OH4) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Lake Darby 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- London 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Hilliard 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Plain City 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Urbancrest 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Upper Arlington 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Dublin 14 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
- New California 14 mi north, about 23 min by car
- Grove City 15 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Columbus 18 mi east, about 29 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
- 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Main between West and Walnut, West Jefferson, Nyttend, Public domain
- West Jefferson village hall, Nyttend, Public domain
- West Jefferson United Methodist Church, Nyttend, Public domain
- Little Darby Creek Covered Bridge, Phillips-Bee, CC BY-SA 4.0
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