Cottonwood County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Drinking water stations with addresses in Jeffers that have no violations reported:
- JEFFERS (Population served: 378, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 14.5%
(14.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)
Average household size:
| This city: | 2.2 people | | Minnesota: | 2.4 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This city: | 58.1% | | Whole state: | 66.5% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This city: | 5.4% | | Whole state: | 5.3% |
No gay or lesbian households reported
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Jeffers, MN
Jeffers compared to Minnesota state average:
- Median house value significantly below state average.
- Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Median age significantly above state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
- Renting percentage below state average.
- Number of college students significantly below state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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Banks with branches in Jeffers (2011 data):
- State Bank of Jeffers: State Bank Of Jeffers at 104 East Whited Street, branch established on 1900/06/27. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $22.0 mil, Deposits: $19.2 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices
Educational Attainment (%)
School Enrollment by Level of School (%)
Most commonly used house heating fuel:
- Bottled, tank, or LP gas (54%)
- Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (36%)
- Electricity (7%)
- Utility gas (3%)
- No fuel used (1%)
2004 Presidential Election results in Cottonwood County Minnesota:
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Religion statistics for Jeffers (based on Cottonwood County data)
Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 93.08%
| Here |  | 93.1% |
| USA |  | 50.2% |
Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations
| Name | Evangelical Lutheran Church in America | Lutheran Church | Catholic Church | United Methodist Church | Mennonite Church USA |
| Adherents | 34.9% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 9.9% | 7.4% |
| Congregations | 20.5% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 10.3% | 7.7% |
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| Name | Christian and Missionary Alliance | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Fellowship of Evangelical Bible Churches | Conservative Baptist Association of America | Other |
| Adherents | 5.8% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 10.9% |
| Congregations | 2.6% | 7.7% | 2.6% | 5.1% | 33.3% |
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Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Tables represent county-level data.
Food Environment Statistics:Number of grocery stores: 6 | This county: | 5.29 / 10,000 pop. | | Minnesota: | 1.83 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7 | This county: | 6.18 / 10,000 pop. | | Minnesota: | 3.90 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 5 | Cottonwood County: | 4.41 / 10,000 pop. | | Minnesota: | 6.98 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult obesity rate: | Here: | 27.8% | | Minnesota: | 25.9% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate: | Cottonwood County: | 9.3% | | State: | 13.0% |
| Local government employment and payroll (March 2007) |
| Function |
Full-time employees |
Monthly full-time payroll |
Average yearly full-time wage |
Part-time employees |
Monthly part-time payroll |
| Financial Administration |
0 | $0 | | 1 | $1,268 |
| Streets and Highways |
0 | $0 | | 1 | $1,390 |
| Sewerage |
0 | $0 | | 1 | $403 |
| Water Supply |
0 | $0 | | 1 | $398 |
| Totals for Government |
0 | $0 | | 4 | $3,459 |
Jeffers government finances in 2002:
- Charges - Solid Waste Management: $19,000 ($51.35)
All Other: $18,000 ($48.65)
Sewerage: $14,000 ($37.84)
Parks & Recreation: $1,000 ($2.70)
- Construction - Regular Highways: $44,000 ($118.92)
- Current Operations - Regular Highways: $53,000 ($143.24)
General - Other: $33,000 ($89.19)
Water Utilities: $28,000 ($75.68)
Sewerage: $17,000 ($45.95)
Solid Waste Management: $16,000 ($43.24)
Financial Administration: $12,000 ($32.43)
Fire Protection: $12,000 ($32.43)
Health Services - Other: $10,000 ($27.03)
Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($10.81)
Parks & Recreation: $2,000 ($5.41)
- General - Interest on Debt: $4,000 ($10.81)
- Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $64,000 ($172.97)
- Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $40,000 ($108.11)
- Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $24,000 ($64.86)
- Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $14,000 ($37.84)
Special Assessments: $10,000 ($27.03)
General Revenue, NEC: $4,000 ($10.81)
- Other Capital Outlay - Fire Protection: $34,000 ($91.89)
Sewerage: $11,000 ($29.73)
Health - Other: $2,000 ($5.41)
Water Utilities: $2,000 ($5.41)
General - Other: $2,000 ($5.41)
- Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $485,000 ($1310.81)
- Revenue - Water Utilities: $25,000 ($67.57)
- State Intergovernmental - General Support: $104,000 ($281.08)
All Other: $8,000 ($21.62)
- Tax - Property: $42,000 ($113.51)
NEC: $4,000 ($10.81)
- Total Salaries & Wages: $50,000 ($135.14)
4.53% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,906 average adjusted gross income) | Here: | 4.53% | | Minnesota average: | 7.79% |
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.
Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
6.47% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($28,913 average adjusted gross income) | Here: | 6.47% | | Minnesota average: | 7.84% |
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.
Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
Strongest AM radio stations in Jeffers:
- KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
- WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
- KDOM (1580 AM; 1 kW; WINDOM, MN; Owner: WINDOM RADIO INCORPORATED)
- WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
- KKOJ (1190 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MN; Owner: KLEVEN BROADCASTING CO. OF MINN.)
- KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
- KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
- KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
- KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
- WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
- WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
- KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
- KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Jeffers:
- KDOM-FM (94.3 FM; WINDOM, MN; Owner: WINDOM RADIO, INC.)
- KISD (98.7 FM; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
- KNSG (94.7 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- KJOE (106.1 FM; SLAYTON, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
- KNSW (91.7 FM; WORTHINGTON-MARSHALL, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
- KNUJ-FM (107.3 FM; SLEEPY EYE, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- KRRW (101.5 FM; ST. JAMES, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA VALLEY BROADCASTING CO.)
- K222AE (92.3 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MN; Owner: PRAIRIE LIGHT CHRISTIAN RADIO)
TV broadcast stations around Jeffers:
- K30FN (Channel 30; ST. JAMES, MN; Owner: COOPERATIVE TELEVISION ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN MINNESOTA)
- K58AF (Channel 58; WINDOM, MN; Owner: CITY OF WINDOM)
- KSMN (Channel 20; WORTHINGTON, MN; Owner: WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA EDUCATIONAL TV COMPANY)
- KEYC-TV (Channel 12; MANKATO, MN; Owner: UNITED COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
- K16CG (Channel 16; ST. JAMES, MN; Owner: COOPERATIVE TV ASSN. OF SOUTHERN MN)
- K21DG (Channel 21; ST. JAMES, MN; Owner: COOPERATIVE TV ASSN. OF SOUTHERN MN)
- K24CP (Channel 24; ST. JAMES, MN; Owner: COOPERATIVE TV ASSN. OF SOUTHERN MN)
- K26CS (Channel 26; ST. JAMES, MN; Owner: COOPERATIVE TV ASSN. OF SOUTHERN MN)
- K35DC (Channel 35; ST. JAMES, MN; Owner: COOPERATIVE TV ASSN. OF SOUTHERN MN)
- K42AV (Channel 42; ST. JAMES, MN; Owner: COOPERATIVE TV ASSN. OF SOUTHERN MN)
- K44AD (Channel 60; ST. JAMES, MN; Owner: COOPERATIVE TV ASSN. OF SOUTHERN MN)
- K46AA (Channel 46; ST. JAMES, MN; Owner: COOPERATIVE TV ASSN. OF SOUTHERN MN)
- K48AA (Channel 48; ST. JAMES, MN; Owner: COOPERATIVE TV ASSN. OF SOUTHERN MN)
- K50AB (Channel 50; ST. JAMES, MN; Owner: COOPERATIVE TV ASSN. OF SOUTHERN MN)
- K52AB (Channel 52; ST. JAMES, MN; Owner: COOPERATIVE TV ASSN. OF SOUTHERN MN)
- K54AC (Channel 54; ST. JAMES, MN; Owner: COOPERATIVE TV ASSN. OF SOUTHERN MN)
- K14KE (Channel 14; ST. JAMES, MN; Owner: COOPERATIVE TV ASSN. OF SOUTHERN MINNESOTA)
- K19CA (Channel 19; ST. JAMES, MN; Owner: UNITED COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
- K40BU (Channel 40; ST. JAMES, MN; Owner: COOPERATIVE TV ASSN. OF SOUTHERN MN)
Jeffers fatal accident list:
Sep 25, 1978 11:55 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 19 ( See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Jeffers)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 5 - 1 Mi S On Cty Hwy 52 3/4 Mi W (Lat: 44.036056 Lon: -95.204444), Call Sign: KZJ748
Assigned Frequencies: 151.550 MHz Grant Date: 04/22/2005, Expiration Date: 06/05/2015
Registrant: Alpha Wireless Communications Co, 1115 Cross St, North Mankato, MN 56003, Phone: (507) 625-6720 - W 1/2 Of Sec 20 Amboy Tnship R3lw (Lat: 44.056611 Lon: -95.196667), Type: Tower, Structure height: 24.4 m, Overall height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: KNBM696
Assigned Frequencies: 153.695 MHz, 154.463 MHz Grant Date: 09/20/2001, Expiration Date: 10/01/2011, Certifier: James L Goodin
Registrant: Bv Larson Inc., 1082 West Bone Lake Ln, Milltown, WI 54858, Phone: (715) 857-5557, Fax: (715) 857-5557, Email:
- Lat: 44.056611 Lon: -95.196667, Call Sign: WPQJ890, Licensee ID: L00206008
Assigned Frequencies: 456.350 MHz, 456.600 MHz, 456.862 MHz, 457.150 MHz, 457.262 MHz Grant Date: 07/28/2005, Expiration Date: 08/11/2015, Certifier: Kathleen Nelson
Registrant: Great River Energy, Elk River, MN 55330-0800, Phone: (763) 241-2220, Fax: (763) 241-6020 - Near Town Hall In Sec 7 T106n R36w 3.2 Miles S (Lat: 44.003833 Lon: -95.201361), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.7 m, Overall height: 96 m, Call Sign: WQAH267
Assigned Frequencies: 856.387 MHz, 858.387 MHz, 855.537 MHz Grant Date: 06/01/2004, Expiration Date: 06/01/2014, Certifier: Lawrence J Plotzke
Registrant: Interstate Power And Light Company, 1000 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001-4700, Phone: (563) 584-7374, Fax: (563) 599-0780, Email:
- Jeffers, W 1/2 Of Sec 20 Amboy Tnship R2lw (Lat: 44.056611 Lon: -95.196667), Type: Tower, Structure height: 24.4 m, Overall height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WQAL785
Assigned Frequencies: 154.463 MHz Grant Date: 06/29/2004, Expiration Date: 06/29/2014, Certifier: James L Goodin
Registrant: B V Larson Inc, 1082 West Bone Lake Ln, Milltown, WI 54858, Phone: (715) 857-5557, Email:
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 4 - STATION, Int Of Deaver And Scott (Lat: 44.056611 Lon: -95.195806), Overall height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WNEY418
Assigned Frequencies: 2137.20 MHz Grant Date: 01/12/2008, Expiration Date: 03/03/2018
Registrant: Alpha Wireless Communications Co., 1115 Cross St, North Mankato, MN 56003, Phone: (507) 625-6720 - STATION, 105 N Courthouse Ave (Lat: 44.056611 Lon: -95.196639), Overall height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WNTN337
Assigned Frequencies: 928.768 MHz, 952.768 MHz Grant Date: 04/19/2002, Expiration Date: 05/26/2012, Certifier: James L Goodin
Registrant: Bv Larson Inc., 1082 West Bone Lake Ln, Milltown, WI 54858, Phone: (715) 857-5557, Fax: (715) 857-5557, Email:
- RED ROCK CENTRAL E.S, 107 E. Clark St. (Lat: 44.060167 Lon: -95.195556), Type: Tower, Structure height: 39.6 m, Overall height: 40.5 m, Call Sign: WQGD818
Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, 10955.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz Grant Date: 12/18/2006, Expiration Date: 12/18/2016, Certifier: Scott Smyth
Registrant: Trillion Partners, Inc., 9208 Waterford Centre Blvd. Suite 150, Austin, TX 78758, Phone: (512) 334-4100, Fax: (512) 334-4099, Email:
- STATION, 105 N Courthouse Ave (Lat: 44.056611 Lon: -95.196639), Overall height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WGY375
Assigned Frequencies: 2134.00 MHz Grant Date: 07/07/2001, Expiration Date: 09/12/2011
Registrant: Phone: (612) 937-8599
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1 - Call Sign: N0HNA
Grant Date: 08/09/1996, Expiration Date: 08/09/2006, Cancellation Date: 08/12/2008
Registrant: Brian J Gehrls, Rt 1 Box 2, Jeffers, MN 56145
FAA Registered Aircraft: 2 - Aircraft: BUCKEYE DREAM MACHINE (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582 (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
N-Number: 61456 , Serial Number: 16504, Year manufactured: 2006, Airworthiness Date: 01/29/2008
Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, 42184 County Rd 53, Jeffers, MN 56145 - Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 9019J , Serial Number: 28-3047, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 01/28/1966
Registrant (Co-Owned): Larry E Goeman, Po Box 158, Jeffers, MN 56145, Other Owners: Elton S Goeman
2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
| Most common first names in Jeffers, MN among deceased individuals |
| Name | Count | Lived (average) |
| Carl | 8 | 67.1 years |
| Donald | 7 | 68.9 years |
| Walter | 7 | 79.9 years |
| John | 6 | 82.7 years |
| Henry | 6 | 73.8 years |
| Mary | 5 | 73.8 years |
| Harry | 5 | 81.4 years |
| William | 5 | 77.8 years |
| Ruth | 4 | 87.8 years |
| George | 4 | 84.0 years |
| Most common last names in Jeffers, MN among deceased individuals |
| Last name | Count | Lived (average) |
| Carter | 9 | 73.5 years |
| Holck | 8 | 77.2 years |
| Polzin | 8 | 77.2 years |
| Miller | 6 | 78.0 years |
| Nickel | 6 | 80.8 years |
| Quade | 6 | 71.4 years |
| Barker | 5 | 79.6 years |
| Noble | 5 | 76.2 years |
| Schoper | 5 | 72.2 years |
| Senst | 5 | 78.8 years |
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