Jefferson, South Dakota
Jefferson, South Dakota | |
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Location in Union County and the state of South Dakota | |
| Coordinates: 42°36′15″N 96°33′58″W / 42.60417°N 96.56611°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Union |
| Incorporated | 1895 |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.51 sq mi (1.32 km2) |
| • Land | 0.51 sq mi (1.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,116 ft (340 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 475 |
| • Density | 930.5/sq mi (359.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 57038 |
| Area code | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-32700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267441 |
Jefferson is a city in Union County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 475 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Sioux City, IA-NE-SD Metropolitan Statistical Area. Jefferson was founded in 1859. Every year the citizens of Jefferson and surrounding area celebrate the founding of Jefferson during "Jefferson Days", a festival that includes a movie in the park, a car show, fireworks and parade.
The city has the name of President Thomas Jefferson.