Minnesota
Jeffers is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 355. Residents earn $47,955 per year, which is 36% below the national average.
Based on current data, Jeffers receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Jeffers has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Jeffers is $47,955, 36% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 27.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Jeffers is $85,200, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $675 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Jeffers has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches, including 46.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 80.6% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 19.4% |
| 45% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,955 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,896 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $944 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,746 |
| Unemployment | 10.0% |
| 178% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 27.3% |
| 120% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 447 |
| County GDP | $865M |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Healthcare | 36 |
| Retail | 45 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,244 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.81% |
| Commute Time | 31.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.9% |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |
| Census Median | $85,200 |
| 70% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $675 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 17.5% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,244 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.81% |
| Obesity | 41.0% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.0% |
| Depression | 26.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,976/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 36 |
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.3 inches |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 46.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,480 ft (451 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 910/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0559°N, 95.1954°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27033 |
Winner: Republican by 41.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.7% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 82.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 910/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 77.5% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 36 |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Retail Stores | 45 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 31.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.9% |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |