Jefferson Township, Mahaska County, Iowa

Jefferson Township is a township in Mahaska County, Iowa. About 304 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 40.7 sq mi (106 km²) of land and uses Central Time. Its local government works under another unit of government.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
304 ± 126
County
Mahaska County
School district
Twin Cedars Community School District
Land area
40.7 sq mi (106 km²)
Type
TownshipGovernment under another
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$88,472 ± $40,042
Median home value
$117,500 ± $93,338
Water area
0.19 sq mi (0.48 km²)
State
Iowa
Census code (GEOID)
1912392241
Coordinates (central point)
41.211852, -92.821958

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.

Bordering areas, nearest first

  1. Scott Township5.7 mi north
  2. West Des Moines Township5.8 mi east
  3. Liberty Township, Marion County5.9 mi west
  4. Bluff Creek Township, Monroe County6.6 mi south
  5. East Des Moines Township7.7 mi east
  6. Clay Township, Marion County7.9 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 Mahaska County, largest first

  1. Prairie Township1,683 people
  2. Spring Creek Township1,601 people
  3. Cedar Township1,285 people
  4. Garfield Township1,116 people
  5. Harrison Township972 people
  6. Black Oak Township536 people
  7. Scott Township500 people
  8. White Oak Township449 people
  9. Richland Township410 people
  10. Lincoln Township369 people
  11. Madison Township328 people
  12. West Des Moines Township249 people
All 17
  1. Monroe Township225 people
  2. Union Township145 people
  3. Pleasant Grove Township127 people
  4. East Des Moines Township111 people
  5. Adams Township107 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Mahaska County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in Jefferson Township

Longest day
15 hours 9 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 12 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:37 AM around June 14
Latest sunrise
7:48 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:42 PM around December 8
Latest sunset
8:48 PM around June 27

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.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:34 AM5:07 PM9 h 33 min
Feb 157:06 AM5:45 PM10 h 39 min
Mar 157:23 AM7:17 PM11 h 54 min
Apr 156:32 AM7:51 PM13 h 19 min
May 155:53 AM8:22 PM14 h 29 min
Jun 155:37 AM8:45 PM15 h 8 min
Jul 155:51 AM8:42 PM14 h 51 min
Aug 156:20 AM8:10 PM13 h 50 min
Sep 156:51 AM7:20 PM12 h 29 min
Oct 157:22 AM6:30 PM11 h 8 min
Nov 156:59 AM4:52 PM9 h 53 min
Dec 157:29 AM4:43 PM9 h 14 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 Mahaska County or the local office.

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