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Learn More About Jefferson County Florida

Jefferson County, Florida is commonly referenced as ‘Keystone County’ as a result of its location in the Big Bend Region of the state. A step into Jefferson County is a step into old Florida, where you will find small towns, untouched nature, and not a single traffic light. Really! The county extends from the Georgia State line to the Apalachee Bay of the Gulf of Mexico. 

Things To Do In Jefferson County Florida

In Jefferson County’s major city of Monticello, you will come across the historic Monticello Opera House. Here you can plan a wedding in the venue of your dreams or enjoy community produced plays and musicals year around. Additionally, in Monticello, sample fine wines and pick native Florida grapes at the Monticello Vineyards and Winery

Other activities in Jefferson County include a multitude of public parks and nature conservation areas. The Letchworth-Love Mounds State Park offers a glimpse into the culture and history of the Weedon Island Culture, Native Americans that occupied north Florida over 10,000 years ago! The combination of beautifully preserved walking paths and archeological anomalies makes for a truly unforgettable experience. 

South Jefferson County is mostly occupied by the protected lands of the Aucilla Wildlife Management Area and the Flint Rock Wildlife Management Area. In these areas you will find Wacissa SpringsLittle Blue Spring, and the Florida Trail Aucilla Sinks Trailhead

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EMPLOYS THE LARGEST % OF THE WORKFORCE IN THIS AREA

14,967

TOTAL HOUSEHOLDS

65

POPULATION DENSITY PER SQUARE MILE

18 yrs

AVERAGE LENGTH OF HOUSEHOLD OCCUPANCY

14,311

AVERAGE YEAR BUILT

7%

ADULTS WITH A BACHELOR'S DEGREE

14,311

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Jefferson County Schools
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School NameAddressTypeRating
Jefferson County PK-12 School50 David Rd, Monticello, FL 32344, United StatesN/A
Jefferson High School AuditoriumMonticello, FL 32344, United StatesHigh School
Monticello Superintendent School1490 W Washington St, Monticello, FL 32344, United StatesN/A
Aucilla Christian Academy7803 Aucilla Hwy, Monticello, FL 32344, United StatesN/A
Howard Middle School1145 2nd St, Monticello, FL 32344, United StatesMiddle School
Jefferson County Early Headstart395 E Washington St, Monticello, FL 32344, United StatesN/A
Franklin Academy Inc425 S Jefferson St, Monticello, FL 32344, United StatesN/A
Jefferson County Football Field600-620 S Water St, Monticello, FL 32344, United StatesN/A
AMERICAN SAFETY SCHOOL292 W Dogwood St, Monticello, FL 32344, United StatesN/A
Schools Public Jefferson2nd St, Monticello, FL 32344, United StatesN/A
Howard Academy795 Park St, Monticello, FL 32344, United StatesN/A
Schools Public Media Center50 David Rd, Monticello, FL 32344, United StatesN/A
Schools Public Maintenance Department625 S Water St, Monticello, FL 32344, United StatesN/A
Bethel School (Monticello, Florida)Jefferson County School District, Monticello, FL 32344, United StatesN/A
Schools Public School Food Services930 Mamie Scott Dr, Monticello, FL 32344, United StatesN/A
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