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Jeffers, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Cottonwood County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
355 Population 910/sq mi density
$47,955 Median Income $26,896 per capita
$85,200 Home Value $90,091 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
285 Violent Crime/100K 1,206 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$47,955 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,200 home value, $675/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
285 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Jeffers, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,955
36% below
$26,896 per capita
Home Value
$85,200
70% below
Zillow: $90,091
Median Rent
$675/mo
42% below
17.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
285/100K
25% below
1,206/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.7%
77% below
82.7% high school+
Unemployment
10.0%
178% above
27.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Jeffers Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Jeffers's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
64%
Home Value
30%
Rent
58%
Poverty
220%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
278%
Crime
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jeffers 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

Jeffers residents earn a median household income of $47,955 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,896. The unemployment rate stands at 10.0% (178% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 447 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jeffers is $85,200 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $90,091. Median rent is $675/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.

Safety & Crime

Jeffers reports 285 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,206/100K.

Education

7.7% of adults in Jeffers hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 82.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jeffers has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population355
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density910/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

D
Median Income$47,955
Per Capita$26,896
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty27.3%
County GDP$865M
Avg Weekly Wage$944

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,200
Rent$675
Ownership91.5%
Zillow$90,091
Housing Units173
Rent Burden17.5%

Crime

F
Violent285/100K
Property1,206/100K

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,976/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain29.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,480 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+82.7%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute32 min
Broadband77.5%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Jeffers was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.