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FIPS 17081 · population 36,107 (2024)

Jefferson County, Illinois

Jefferson County has been named in 5 federal declarations. Statewide declarations for Illinois (2) are listed on the state page.

5declarations 3major disasters 2emergencies 2002first on record 2020latest

By hazard

Biological2
Severe Storm1
Hurricane1
Tornado1

By decade

22000s
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22020s

Population: 37,113 in April 2020, 36,107 in July 2024 (Census Bureau estimates).

Declarations naming Jefferson County

DeclaredNumberTitleHazardProgramsFederal aid
Mar 26, 2020 DR-4489-IL COVID-19 Pandemic Biological IHPPAHM $2.33 billion
Mar 13, 2020 EM-3435-IL COVID-19 Biological PA —
Jun 7, 2011 DR-1991-IL Severe Storms and Flooding Severe Storm IHPPAHM $30.8 million
Sep 7, 2005 EM-3230-IL Hurricane Katrina Evacuation Hurricane PA $4.4 million
May 21, 2002 DR-1416-IL Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding Tornado IAPAHM $17.7 million