At a Glance
Median Income
$43,438
$22,953 per capita
Home Value
$212,700
Zillow: $275,201
Median Rent
$1,112/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
290/100K
4,928/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
26.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
316 sunny days/yr
How Fort Jones Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Jones's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Jones a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fort Jones residents earn a median household income of $43,438 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,953. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,836 business establishments, including 141 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fort Jones is $212,700 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $275,201. Median rent is $1,112/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Fort Jones reports 290 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,928/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
10.7% of adults in Fort Jones hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Jones has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population616
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density1,027/mi²
Male / Female39% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$43,438
Per Capita$22,953
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty26.9%
County GDP$2,304M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
B+
Home Value$212,700
Rent$1,112
Ownership54.5%
Zillow$275,201
Housing Units309
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent290/100K
Property4,928/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault145/100K
Burglary1,739/100K
Health
Obesity31.2%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.5%
Premature Death13,488/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain18.9 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation2,744 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Commute22 min
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Fort Jones was founded in 1872.
The median home in Fort Jones was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Rogue Valley International - Medford (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 141 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.
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