West Jefferson Ohio Map

About West Jefferson, Ohio

West Jefferson is a locality in Madison County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,392. The population density is 164.1 people per km². West Jefferson is located at 39.9448°N, 83.2688°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 43140.

West Jefferson lies a breath away from the broad, fertile plains of central Ohio, where the land, a rich, dark loam, rolls with a quiet, persistent grace. It lies 8.5 miles south-west of Hilliard, OH (from Hilliard, OH: bearing 224°T), and is situated 8.3 miles north-north-west of Pleasant Township. The sky here seems to stretch further, a vast, ever-changing canvas that can shift from the sharp blue of a summer afternoon to the bruised, bruised purples of an approaching storm in a matter of hours. The Scioto River, a meandering artery, traces its path nearby, its banks a tangle of willows and cottonwoods that whisper secrets to the wind. In the early morning, a soft mist often clings to the lower ground, lending the fields a dreamlike quality, as if the world itself is still waking. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart that beats beneath the surface of West Jefferson. The history of West Jefferson is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of Madison County, a legacy that continues to shape its local economy. For generations, the rich soil has yielded abundant crops, and the presence of farms, some still bearing the marks of families who have worked the land for over a century, is a defining feature. While modern agriculture employs sophisticated technology, the enduring spirit of the farmer remains palpable. The town itself retains a grounded, practical character, its businesses serving the needs of the surrounding rural population. One might find a well-worn feed store adjacent to a newer enterprise, a visual metaphor for West Jefferson's ability to honor its past while embracing the present. The gentle rhythm of life here is set by the seasons, by the planting and harvesting, and by the quiet hum of a community that understands the value of hard work and neighborly connection.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of West Jefferson, Ohio with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 West Jefferson and Madison County.

Detailed location data for West Jefferson includes the ZIP code (43162), telephone area code (740, 614), county seat of Madison County (London), and school district assignment (Jefferson Local 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 West Jefferson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.