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Jefferson County, KS

Jefferson County, KS, offers a diverse real estate market with a mix of rural farmland, charming small towns, and scenic lakefront properties. Located just north of Topeka and west of Kansas City, the county provides an ideal balance between quiet country living and easy access to urban amenities. Towns like Oskaloosa, Meriden, and Perry offer affordable housing options, while the rolling countryside presents opportunities for those looking to own larger acreages or start homesteading. With strong school districts, a low cost of living, and a welcoming community, Jefferson County is an attractive choice for families, retirees, and professionals seeking a slower-paced lifestyle.

One of the county’s biggest draws is Perry Lake, a popular destination for boating, fishing, camping, and hiking. The lakefront properties and recreational opportunities make Jefferson County a prime spot for vacation homes and year-round living alike. Additionally, the county’s proximity to major highways ensures a manageable commute for those working in Topeka, Lawrence, or even Kansas City. With steady development, affordable land prices, and a strong sense of community, Jefferson County presents excellent real estate opportunities for those looking to invest in Kansas’s growing rural market.

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Jefferson County, KS

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Schools In The Area

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Jefferson West Elementary School 785-484-2455 Public PK-4
Jefferson County North Elementary/Middle 913-886-3870 Public PK-8
Jefferson West Middle School 785-484-2900 Public 5-8
Jefferson West High School 785-484-3331 Public 9-12
Jefferson West Elementary School 785-484-2455 Public PK-4
Jefferson County North Elementary/Middle 913-886-3870 Public PK-8
Oskaloosa Elementary School 785-863-2254 Public PK-6
McLouth Elementary School 913-796-6152 Public PK-5
Valley Falls Elementary School 785-945-3221 Public PK-8
Jefferson West Elementary School 785-484-2455 Public PK-4
Jefferson County North Elementary/Middle 913-886-3870 Public PK-8
Jefferson West Middle School 785-484-2900 Public 5-8
McLouth Elementary School 913-796-6152 Public PK-5
Oskaloosa Elementary School 785-863-2254 Public PK-6
Perry-Lecompton Middle School 785-597-5159 Public 5-8
McLouth Middle School 913-796-6122 Public 6-8
Valley Falls Elementary School 785-945-3221 Public PK-8
Jefferson County North Elementary/Middle 913-886-3870 Public PK-8
Jefferson West Middle School 785-484-2900 Public 5-8
Oskaloosa Jr-Sr High School 785-863-2281 Public 7-12
Perry-Lecompton Middle School 785-597-5159 Public 5-8
McLouth Middle School 913-796-6122 Public 6-8
Valley Falls Elementary School 785-945-3221 Public PK-8
Jefferson West High School 785-484-3331 Public 9-12
Jefferson County North High School 913-774-8515 Public 9-12
Valley Falls High School 785-945-3229 Public 9-12
Perry Lecompton High School 785-597-5124 Public 9-12
McLouth High School 913-796-6122 Public 9-12
Oskaloosa Jr-Sr High School 785-863-2281 Public 7-12

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