Map of West Jefferson village, Ohio

West Jefferson is a village in Madison County, Ohio, United States. The population was 4,222 at the 2010 census. Located along U.S. Route 40, the village has a fairly close relationship with the surrounding township, which include various out-of-corporation-limit neighborhoods (including Haymarket Road, Olmstead Road, Forrest Lake Estates, Goodson Road/Enchanted Valley, and North and South Road). The village has a “Commerce Park” at its western edge which include Target and Amazon Distribution Centers, a Krazy Glue factory, and Jefferson Industries.

West Jefferson village overview:
Name:	West Jefferson village
LSAD Code:	47
LSAD Description:	village (suffix)
State:	Ohio
County:	Madison County
Total Area:	9.94 sq mi (25.74 km²)
Land Area:	9.92 sq mi (25.69 km²)
Water Area:	0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²)
Total Population:	4,137
Population Density:	417.12/sq mi (161.04/km²)
ZIP code:	43162
Area code:	614 and 380
FIPS code:	3983580
Website:	www.westjeffersonohio.gov

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History

West Jefferson was originally called New Hampton, and under the latter name was platted c. 1831. A post office called West Jefferson has been in operation since 1833.

2021 shooting

On May 24, 2021, a mass shooting occurred at an apartment complex in West Jefferson. Three men and one woman were killed, with three of the victims being found inside the building and one outside. A motive has not been determined for the shooting. On June 14, a suspect was arrested and charged for the killings. The shooting marked West Jefferson’s first homicides since April 2012.

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Geography

West Jefferson is located at 39°56′36″N 83°16′33″W / 39.94333°N 83.27583°W / 39.94333; -83.27583 (39.943244, −83.275855).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 4.87 square miles (12.61 km), of which 4.85 square miles (12.56 km) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km) is water.