Jefferson County, MO elected officials: county commissioners, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Jefferson County: 17 seats on 10 elected bodies.
County Commission
Jefferson County Council
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| County Council, District 1 | Brian Haskins Republican source |
| County Council, District 2 | Billy Crow Republican source |
| County Council, District 3 | Lori Aronns Republican source |
| County Council, District 4 | Charles Groeteke Republican source |
| County Council, District 5 | Scott Seek Republican source |
| County Council, District 6 | Tim Brown Republican source |
| County Council, District 7 | Bob Tullock Republican source |
| County Executive | Dennis Gannon Republican source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Assessor | Bob Boyer Republican source |
| Circuit Clerk | Michael Reuter Republican source |
| Collector of Revenue | Michelle Worth Republican source |
| County Clerk | Jeannie Goff Republican source |
| Prosecuting Attorney | Trisha C. Stefanski Republican source |
| Public Administrator | Tracey Perry Republican source |
| Recorder of Deeds | Debbie Dunnegan Waters Republican source |
| Sheriff | Dave Marshak Republican source |
| Treasurer | Paula Wagner Republican source |
How many local governments Jefferson County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 75 local governments in Jefferson County. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.
| Kind of government | Census count (2022) | Listed on this page |
|---|---|---|
| County government | 1 | 1 |
| Cities, towns, villages and townships | 15 | 0 |
| School districts (school boards) | 12 | 0 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 47 | 0 |
About these counts
The Census Bureau counts every independent local government once, in the county it assigns it to: the one it mostly serves or where it's based. A city or district that crosses county lines is counted in only one county, so it may be listed on this page but counted elsewhere, or the other way around. Many special districts, such as housing authorities, have appointed boards, and some places have more than one elected body, so the two columns measure different things. School systems run by a county, city or the state aren't counted as separate governments, though their boards may be listed here; in some states the Bureau counts community or state colleges as school districts. The counts are as of 2022.
Who lives in Jefferson County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 2.6% · White 88.5% · Black 1% · Asian 1% · Other or more than one race 6.9% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)
About these figures
The American Community Survey asks about 3.5 million households a year about who lives there, their work, income, schooling and housing. The 5-year estimates pool 2020–2024 answers so that every county and district has enough of them. They're estimates with a (larger for smaller places), and they're different from the once-a-decade census count. "Median" means half are above and half below. Household income is before taxes and includes everyone in the household. The unemployment share here is the survey's five-year average, so it differs from the monthly rate in the BLS jobs report. Race and Hispanic origin are as people describe themselves.
Health insurance means any coverage, private or public (such as Medicaid or Medicare), when people answered; the share is of everyone except people on active military duty and people living in institutions such as prisons and nursing homes. The housing shares are of renting households, and of homeowners with a mortgage, for whom the Census Bureau can compute them (households with no income, or renters who pay no cash rent, are left out). Rent here is gross rent, rent plus utilities; owner costs include the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Jobs in Jefferson County
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 3.0% | 3,810 | 121,256 | 125,066 |
| August 2026 | 3.6% | 4,454 | 120,943 | 125,397 |
| July 2026 | 3.5% | 4,499 | 122,307 | 126,806 |
| June 2026 | 3.4% | 4,228 | 121,427 | 125,655 |
| May 2026 | 3.2% | 3,957 | 120,792 | 124,749 |
| April 2026 | 3.3% | 4,042 | 120,283 | 124,325 |
| March 2026 | 3.9% | 4,864 | 119,009 | 123,873 |
| February 2026 | 4.1% | 5,036 | 118,318 | 123,354 |
| January 2026 | 4.1% | 5,048 | 118,243 | 123,291 |
| December 2025 | 3.0% | 3,748 | 120,774 | 124,522 |
| November 2025 | 3.0% | 3,797 | 121,024 | 124,821 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 3.2% | 4,029 | 120,297 | 124,326 |
| August 2025 | 3.8% | 4,830 | 120,643 | 125,473 |
| July 2025 | 4.0% | 5,131 | 121,710 | 126,841 |
| June 2025 | 3.9% | 4,905 | 121,095 | 126,000 |
| May 2025 | 3.7% | 4,626 | 120,422 | 125,048 |
| April 2025 | 3.4% | 4,273 | 120,618 | 124,891 |
| March 2025 | 4.1% | 5,033 | 118,935 | 123,968 |
| February 2025 | 4.3% | 5,364 | 118,450 | 123,814 |
| January 2025 | 4.1% | 5,004 | 118,508 | 123,512 |
| December 2024 | 3.2% | 3,916 | 119,612 | 123,528 |
| November 2024 | 3.1% | 3,780 | 120,116 | 123,896 |
| October 2024 | 3.0% | 3,734 | 120,784 | 124,518 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 3.7% | 4,613 | 120,225 | 124,838 |
| 2024 | 3.4% | 4,183 | 120,136 | 124,319 |
| 2023 | 2.8% | 3,494 | 119,761 | 123,255 |
| 2022 | 2.5% | 2,947 | 117,293 | 120,240 |
| 2021 | 3.8% | 4,491 | 113,616 | 118,107 |
| 2020 | 6.1% | 7,143 | 109,834 | 116,977 |
| 2019 | 3.0% | 3,607 | 115,541 | 119,148 |
| 2018 | 3.1% | 3,652 | 113,939 | 117,591 |
| 2017 | 3.6% | 4,191 | 113,184 | 117,375 |
| 2016 | 4.3% | 5,052 | 113,248 | 118,300 |
Crime reported in Jefferson County
Earlier years
| Year | Violent | Rate | Property | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 616 | 248.2 | 2,345 | 945.0 |
| 2023 | 677 | 276.8 | 2,476 | 1,012.2 |
| 2022 | 645 | 266.9 | 2,958 | 1,224.0 |
| 2017 | 528 | 223.2 | 4,215 | 1,781.8 |
| 2016 | 378 | 160.0 | 4,169 | 1,764.7 |
By police agency (11)
| Agency | Year | Violent | Property | People served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County Sheriff's Office | 2025 | 387 | 1,061 | 168,412 |
| Arnold Police Department | 2025 | 15 | 168 | 21,068 |
| Festus Police Department | 2025 | 19 | 126 | 13,994 |
| Eureka Police Department | 2025 | 14 | 95 | 13,682 |
| De Soto Police Department | 2025 | 37 | 228 | 6,517 |
| Pevely Police Department | 2025 | 19 | 51 | 6,118 |
| Herculaneum Police Department | 2025 | 9 | 69 | 5,485 |
| Crystal City Police Department | 2025 | 6 | 21 | 4,695 |
| Hillsboro Police Department | 2025 | 17 | 32 | 3,489 |
| Byrnes Mill Police Department | 2025 | 5 | 14 | 3,192 |
| Kimmswick Police Department | 2024 | 2 | 2 | 135 |
Police staffing
Agencies counted (11), 2019
| Agency | Officers | Civilians | People served |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County Sheriff's Office | 155 | 70 | 164,044 |
| Arnold Police Department | 54 | 7 | 21,102 |
| Festus Police Department | 29 | 10 | 12,098 |
| Eureka Police Department | 26 | 3 | 10,834 |
| De Soto Police Department | 17 | 7 | 6,355 |
| Crystal City Police Department | 15 | 7 | 4,698 |
| Pevely Police Department | 14 | 6 | 5,917 |
| Hillsboro Police Department | 11 | 0 | 3,231 |
| Herculaneum Police Department | 8 | 1 | 4,149 |
| Byrnes Mill Police Department | 6 | 0 | 3,024 |
| Kimmswick Police Department | 0 | 1 | 151 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Jefferson County Assessor?
- Bob Boyer (Republican) is the Assessor of Jefferson County, Missouri.
- Who is the Jefferson County Circuit Clerk?
- Michael Reuter (Republican) is the Circuit Clerk of Jefferson County, Missouri.
- Who is the Jefferson County Collector of Revenue?
- Michelle Worth (Republican) is the Collector of Revenue of Jefferson County, Missouri.
- Who is the Jefferson County County Clerk?
- Jeannie Goff (Republican) is the County Clerk of Jefferson County, Missouri.
- Who is the Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney?
- Trisha C. Stefanski (Republican) is the Prosecuting Attorney of Jefferson County, Missouri.
- Who is the Jefferson County Public Administrator?
- Tracey Perry (Republican) is the Public Administrator of Jefferson County, Missouri.
- Who is the Jefferson County Recorder of Deeds?
- Debbie Dunnegan Waters (Republican) is the Recorder of Deeds of Jefferson County, Missouri.
- Who is the Jefferson County Sheriff?
- Dave Marshak (Republican) is the Sheriff of Jefferson County, Missouri.
- Who is the Jefferson County Treasurer?
- Paula Wagner (Republican) is the Treasurer of Jefferson County, Missouri.
- Who are the Jefferson County commissioners?
- Brian Haskins (County Council, District 1); Billy Crow (County Council, District 2); Lori Aronns (County Council, District 3); Charles Groeteke (County Council, District 4); Scott Seek (County Council, District 5); Tim Brown (County Council, District 6); Bob Tullock (County Council, District 7); Dennis Gannon (County Executive).
- What is the population of Jefferson County?
- About 229,458 people, with a median age of 40.3; the median household income is $82,851 and 9% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Jefferson County?
- 3.0% in September 2026 (preliminary): 3,810 people unemployed in a labor force of 125,066, against 3.2% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Jefferson County?
- 75 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 15 municipal, 12 school district and 47 special district governments.
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