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About Jeff, Kentucky

Jeff is a locality in Perry County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 309. The population density is 121.9 people per km². Jeff is located at 37.2051°N, 83.1363°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 41751.

Jeff lies cradled in the rugged embrace of eastern Kentucky, a place where the hills rise sharply, their slopes cloaked in a dense, verdant tapestry of oak and pine. It lies 51.0 miles north-north-west of Marshall, TN (from Marshall, TN: bearing 329°T), and is situated 4.4 miles south-east of Hazard. The air here, especially after a rain, carries the damp, earthy scent of humus and decaying leaves, a constant reminder of the forest’s insistent reclamation. Creeks, born from hidden springs high on the ridges, tumble and chatter their way through narrow ravines, their waters cool and clear, reflecting the dappled sunlight that filters through the thick canopy. The terrain is a constant upward and downward journey, a series of rolling ascents and sudden drops that give the landscape its characteristic, wild beauty. The story of Jeff is deeply intertwined with the veins of coal that lie beneath these ancient hills. For generations, the rhythm of life here was dictated by the clang of pickaxes and the rumble of mining carts, a legacy that has shaped the character of its people, imbuing them with a quiet resilience and a strong sense of kinship. Though the landscape still bears the scars of that industrial past, the dominant force now is the enduring spirit of its inhabitants and the slow, steady seep of nature reclaiming the land. The local economy, once dominated by the black gold beneath the surface, now finds its footing in a more varied, albeit still modest, enterprise, and the quiet hum of everyday life continues, a testament to the enduring soul of this Kentucky hollow.

About This Jeff Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jeff, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.205096, -83.136281. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Jeff and Perry County.

Detailed location data for Jeff includes the ZIP code (41751), telephone area code (606), county seat of Perry County (Hazard), and school district assignment (Perry County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Jeff is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.