Jefferson Township, Switzerland County, Indiana
Jefferson Township is a township in Switzerland County, Indiana. About 3,286 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 37 sq mi (95.8 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 3,286 ± 16
- County
- Switzerland County
- School district
- Switzerland County School Corporation
- Land area
- 37 sq mi (95.8 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $58,929 ± $12,558
- Median home value
- $162,200 ± $20,105
- Water area
- 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km²)
- State
- Indiana
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1815538232
- Coordinates (central point)
- 38.803428, -85.053540
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Census place in Jefferson Township
- Vevay (town)1,757 people
This place’s central point lies inside Jefferson Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Cotton Township4.9 mi northeast
- York Township5.6 mi east
- Craig Township6.0 mi southwest
- Pleasant Township6.7 mi northwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Jefferson Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Switzerland County, largest first
- Cotton Township2,425 people
- York Township1,352 people
- Posey Township1,304 people
- Pleasant Township1,013 people
- Craig Township529 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Switzerland County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Jefferson Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 53 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 27 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:14 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 8:12 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:18 PM around December 7
- Latest sunset
- 9:09 PM around June 28
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:57 AM | 5:42 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:31 AM | 6:17 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:51 AM | 7:47 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 7:04 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May 15 | 6:28 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:14 AM | 9:06 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:27 AM | 9:04 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:53 AM | 8:34 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:21 AM | 7:48 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:49 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:22 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:51 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Switzerland County or the local office.
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