Jefferson County

What Jefferson County does

Jefferson County, Kansas is a statutory county government subdivision headquartered at the Jefferson County Courthouse, 300 Jefferson Street, Oskaloosa, Kansas 66066, serving more than 18,000 residents across 568 square miles and 8 incorporated communities (McLouth, Meriden, Nortonville, Oskaloosa, Ozawkie, Perry, Valley Falls, Winchester) plus unincorporated Grantville. The county delivers the full spectrum of municipal-level public services: property tax assessment and collection across 150+ tax units; the Register of Deeds (preserving records from the mid-1800s); law enforcement through the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office; emergency response via 9-1-1 dispatch and a two-station ambulance service; public health including the Health Department clinic, home health, hospice, and the Jerry White Family Care Clinic; planning and zoning; economic development; road and bridge maintenance; noxious weed control; fleet services; GIS and parcel mapping; District Court services through the 2nd Judicial District; and elections administration.

Its technology backbone consists of a CivicPlus CivicEngage content management system powering the public-facing website at jfcountyks.com, integrated with a CivicPlus Identity OAuth layer (Apple, Facebook, Google, Microsoft via OpenID Connect/PKCE), a CivicPlus Notify Me subscription service, a Citizen Request Tracker, an ArcGIS/ESRI-backed parcel locator and specialty mapping suite, Fidlar Software's Laredo and Tapestry real estate records platforms, and a county-owned fiber optic network connecting ~220 desktops/laptops, 400 IP-addressed devices, and 40 physical/virtual servers across county buildings. Online payments for property tax, delinquent tax, motor vehicle renewals, and court fines are delivered through integrations with Kansas.gov, Kansas AccessGov, iKan, and CitePayUSA. The county meets Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 A and AA accessibility standards.

Revenue mechanics are entirely tax-and-fee based: property tax (real and personal) assessed at 11.5% of value for residential, motor vehicle registration and tax, mill levies on assessed valuation, Register of Deeds recording and certified copy fees, ambulance service fees, court fines and fees, wellness program screening fees, and ancillary rental income (e.g., $25/business day noxious weed spray equipment rental; minimum $75/month Fidlar Laredo records subscription; $5.95/search Tapestry). The customer base is geographically captive (county residents and businesses) and functionally segmented into residents, the 708 listed businesses, 8 incorporated municipalities, 3 unified school districts (USD 338, 339, 340), and visitors to Perry Lake and the county's 60+ cemeteries. No commercial pricing strategy exists; fees are statutory and publicly disclosed.

Name

Jefferson County

Legal name

Jefferson County, KS

Website

https://jfcountyks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1855

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jefferson County, KS is a statutory county government headquartered in Oskaloosa that delivers tax administration, public safety, public health, courts, planning, EMS, and GIS services to 18,000+ residents across 568 square miles and 8 incorporated communities in northeastern Kansas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

County Government Administration

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Executive Offices (921110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

City Clerk/Records, Elections & Civic Engagement (BPAIACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK), Taxpayer Services, Education & Outreach (BPAIADAM)

Keywords

• County government services
• Property tax administration
• Public records access
• Emergency medical services
• Public health programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Oskaloosa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Property tax (real and personal): Direct taxes assessed by the Appraiser's Office and collected by the Treasurer's Office. Real property taxes on land and permanent structures; personal property taxes on machinery, equipment, furniture, fixtures, inventory. Residential property assessed at 11.5% of value. Includes special assessments added at the request of subdivisions (Lake Side Village, Lake Shore Estates, Lake Ridge Estates, Lakewood Hills).
2. Motor vehicle registration and tax: Motor vehicle registration, tag renewals, personalized plate lookup, driver's license processing, and motor vehicle tax collection handled by the County Treasurer.
3. Mill levy property taxes: Mill levy applied to assessed valuation of property (1 mill = $1 of tax per $1,000 of assessed value). Jefferson County example: $146,501,279 assessed valuation / 1000 = $146,501 value of one mill. Tax revenue split between Public Works, Public Safety, and Administration departments.
4. Laredo real estate records subscription: Subscription-based access to Jefferson County real estate records through Fidlar Laredo platform; minimum $75/month per license and password for professional/frequent users.
5. Register of Deeds recording fees: Fees and charges for document recording, mortgage recording, electronic recording, certified copies, and related real estate recording services. Mortgage & Document Fee Calculator available on website.
6. Ambulance service fees: Ambulance fee schedule, pay-bill services, and Patient Survey feedback collection. Emergency Medical Services provided by Jefferson County Ambulance Department at two locations (Oskaloosa and Meriden).
7. Noxious weed spray equipment rental: Auxiliary Services rents self-powered 150-gallon spray units (40-foot spray swath) at $25 per business day for noxious weed control.
8. Public health clinic services: Health Department clinic services including immunizations, laboratory services, WIC, community health screenings, and the Jerry White Family Care Clinic. Wellness program biometric screening fees: Men's Lab $65, Women's Lab $53.
9. Court fines and fees: District Court fines and fees, including protection orders, marriage licenses, jury services, payable via CitePayUSA or in person. Court Services / Probation administered through 2nd Judicial District.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Jefferson County, KS is a county-level government entity delivering statutory local government services across its 568 square miles in northeastern Kansas, including property tax assessment and collection, public records preservation and access (Register of Deeds), public safety (Sheriff, 9-1-1 Dispatch), emergency medical services (ambulance at Oskaloosa and Meriden), public health (immunizations, home health, hospice, environmental services), court services through the 2nd Judicial District, planning and zoning, elections, road maintenance, noxious weed control, and GIS mapping. The county operates an online civic engagement portal (jfcountyks.com) built on CivicPlus, integrating e-services such as tax payments, real estate records access, citizen request tracking, and subscription alerts.

Product overview

Jefferson County, KS offers a single CivicPlus CivicEngage-powered civic engagement platform that combines a public information website with a modular suite of e-services. The core platform hosts government content (news, calendars, staff directory, documents, forms) and integrates tightly with several add-on modules — Citizen Request Tracker, Document Center, Business Directory, Calendar, Bid Postings, Facilities Reservations, Photo Gallery, Notify Me subscription service, Alert Center/iAlert, and MyAccount (citizen SSO) — plus specialized modules such as the Real Estate Records Internet Access (Laredo/Tapestry), Property Fraud Alert (PFA), and the ArcGIS-backed Parcel Locator/GIS Maps. Online payments for taxes, delinquent taxes, and court fines are delivered through integrations with Kansas.gov Property Tax Payment, the Kansas AccessGov tax portal, CitePayUSA, and the state iKan motor vehicle service. A separate sub-brand site supports the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (inmate roster, warrants, registered offenders, crime tips).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jefferson County Economic Development: Economic development division for Jefferson County, Kansas.

Products and services

• Property Tax Administration
• Real Estate Records Internet Access (Laredo and Tapestry)
• Property Fraud Alert (PFA)
• Ambulance and Emergency Medical Services
• Motor Vehicle Registration and Tax Services
• Public Health Clinic Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 18,000 residents served
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CivicPluscoreTechnology or IntegrationCivicPlus provides the Content Management System (CivicEngage) and authentication platform powering the Jefferson County official website (jfcountyks.com). CivicPlus CMS © 1997-2026 CivicPlus. All rights reserved. Includes Sign In / Account management, Notify Me, Request Tracker, Citizen notifications, and online forms infrastructure.
• Fidlar SoftwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationFidlar Technologies partners with Jefferson County Register of Deeds to offer two records-access platforms: Laredo (subscription-based access for professional users, $75+/month) and Tapestry (pay-per-search, $5.95/search, $0.50/page). Also jointly delivers the Property Fraud Alert (PFA) FREE notification service for property owners.
• U.S. Army Corps of EngineerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages Perry Lake and the surrounding area in Jefferson County. Provides boat ramps, camping, fishing, disc golf (Longview), hunting, hiking/ATV/equestrian trails, picnic shelters, and wildlife preservation. County directs recreation users to USACE for event permits (785-597-5144) or Perry State Park (785-246-3449).
• Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI)coreOthersState-level law enforcement agency referenced in county Quick Access section for coordinated criminal investigations.
• Kansas Association of CountiescoreOthersInter-county association referenced in Quick Links for advocacy, training, and shared resources among Kansas counties.
• Kansas Department of CommercecoreOthersState economic development agency referenced in county Economic Development Quick Links. Jefferson County Economic Development coordinates with Kansas Department of Commerce on business development initiatives.
• Glacial Hills RC&DminorOthersResource Conservation & Development Council referenced in Economic Development Quick Links for natural resource and community development support.
• ESRIcoreTechnology or IntegrationGIS software vendor referenced in county Quick Links. Jefferson County GIS department uses ESRI technology for mapping, parcel data, and spatial analysis products.
• Kansas Register of Deeds AssociationminorOthersProfessional association for Kansas Register of Deeds offices, referenced in county Quick Links for shared standards and resources.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nemaha County, Kansas: Rural Kansas county of similar population scale (~10,000 residents) in northeastern Kansas. Comparable small-government operating model, property tax reliance, and county seat structure (Seneca).
• Brown County, Kansas: Northeastern Kansas county of similar size (~9,500 residents, Hiawatha county seat). Provides the same portfolio of statutory county services to a small rural population and shares Jefferson County's Nebraska-border regional context.
• Atchison County, Kansas: Adjacent northeastern Kansas county directly bordering Jefferson County to the north. Comparable rural service portfolio (tax, public safety, EMS, GIS, Register of Deeds, public health) and similar population scale (~16,000 residents).
• Jackson County, Kansas: Adjacent county directly west of Jefferson County. Small rural Kansas county (Holton) with similar statutory service delivery model, property-tax reliance, and department structure.
• Wabaunsee County, Kansas: Small northeastern Kansas county (Alma) with similar rural population (~7,000 residents). Closely comparable in scale, fiscal structure, and service scope, often benchmarked alongside Jefferson County for per-capita service delivery metrics.
• Doniphan County, Kansas: Small northeastern Kansas county on the Missouri/Nebraska border. Comparable rural scale (~7,500 residents) and same statutory service delivery framework, often used as a benchmark for peer-county service models in the region.

Broad incumbents

• Shawnee County, Kansas: Adjacent county to the southwest, anchored by the state capital Topeka. Much larger urban county (~178,000 residents) operating the same Kansas statutory mandate; useful as a scaled-up reference for service-line breadth Jefferson County could expand into.
• Douglas County, Kansas: Adjacent county south of Jefferson County, anchored by the University of Kansas in Lawrence. Significantly larger and more urban, but shares the same Kansas county service mandate and competes for the same resident and business spillover.

Regional players

• Leavenworth County, Kansas: Adjacent county east of Jefferson County on the Missouri border. Larger and more suburban (Leavenworth/Lansing), but operates the same Kansas county government structure with comparable departments and Mill levy-based funding.
• Pottawatomie County, Kansas: Northeastern Kansas county west of Jefferson County (Westmoreland county seat). Slightly larger population (~24,000) but operates the same Kansas county government structure with shared use of CivicPlus-class civic engagement platforms.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JFCountyKS
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jefferson-county-kansas

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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