Electricity Rates in West Jefferson, OH

History of West Jefferson

West Jefferson, founded by Isaac Jones, was originally called New Hampton (founded by Samuel Jones and Samuel Sexton). The current name was platted c. 1831. A post office called West Jefferson has been in operation since 1833. In the same year, the town of "Jefferson" (later changed to avoid confusion with Jefferson, Ohio) was first documented and established. The village was established on April 24, 1834.On July 5, 1822, (recorded by Justice A. Burnham on July 13), a settlement named 'New Hampton' was established, about one mile (1.6 km) south of the current town site. On September 13, 1830, the first map of the town's plots was drawn up by Rev. Isaac Jones, one of the first settlers aside from (Samuel) Jones and Sexton, and a prominent citizen of West Jefferson. Around 1848-1849, the Columbus and Xenia railroad raised $20,000 from the citizens of Madison County to build a railroad. The original railroad station and its surrounding structures no longer exist. As of 2025, the railway is owned and operated by Norfolk Southern Railway.The Ss. Simon and Jude church was constructed in 1869.In 1872, the first records of a town seal were recorded. The seal had a copy of the original covered bridge spanning Little Darby Creek on the National road (now known as U.S. Route 40). Also in 1872, West Street was paved with brick.On May 24, 2021, a mass shooting occurred at an apartment complex in West Jefferson.

West Jefferson by the Numbers

Population

6,647

Median Age

44 yrs

Median Household Income

$72,610/yr

Median Home Value

$196,200

Homeownership Rate

79%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)