Jefferson Ohio Map

About Jefferson, Ohio

Jefferson is a locality in Wayne County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,226. The population density is 491.0 people per km². Jefferson is located at 41.7384°N, 80.7689°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Jefferson is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 43112, 44691, 44047.

Jefferson reveals its character through a landscape of persistent, quiet agriculture that stretches toward the horizon under a sky often heavy with the gray, humid promise of midwestern rain. It lies 4.6 miles west of Wooster, OH (from Wooster, OH: bearing 267°T), and is situated 16.1 miles east-southeast of Ashland. The earth here is firm and productive, a patchwork of fields that surrender to the encroaching shadows of dense, deciduous woodlands, all anchored by the modest, winding path of Rathburn Run. A few miles to the west, the low-lying expanse of Funk Bottoms captures the seasonal overflow, creating a seasonal wetland that shifts in color from the muted browns of early spring to a lush, vibrant green. From the elevation of Munson Knob, the land appears as a vast, rhythmic sequence of plains and gentle rises, a topography that demands a slow, deliberate pace from anyone crossing its surface.

History in Jefferson remains tied to the industrious spirit of the Western Reserve, where the economy has long transitioned from its early agrarian roots into a modern blend of regional commerce and local trade. The nearby trails of Wooster Memorial Park offer a respite for those looking to observe the quiet transition of the seasons, providing a canopy that filters the afternoon light into long, thin slats of gold upon the forest floor. While the pace of life maintains a steady, predictable pulse, the proximity to the expansive Charles Mill Lake provides a singular, reflective stillness that defines the regional atmosphere. Whether through the seasonal harvests or the quiet maintenance of its public spaces, Jefferson sustains a persistent, grounded vitality that feels both ancient and entirely contemporary.

About This Jefferson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jefferson, Ohio. Coordinates: 41.73836, -80.768947. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Jefferson includes the ZIP code (43112, 44691, 44047), telephone area code (330, 216), county seat of Wayne County (Wooster), and school district assignment (Jefferson Area Local School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.