Jefferson County, Florida

Jefferson County is a county located in the Big Bend region in the northern part of the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,761. Its county seat is Monticello. Fun fact: Try as you might, you won’t find a single traffic light in all of Jefferson County, Florida. It’s true. In a county that stretches all the way from the Georgia border to the Gulf of Mexico (earning it the nickname “Keystone County”), their absence speaks volumes about the area’s rural nature. Visit and enjoy the slow pace and the beautiful natural spaces this Florida county provides.