At a Glance
Median Income
$47,955
$26,896 per capita
Home Value
$85,200
Zillow: $90,091
Median Rent
$675/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.7%
82.7% high school+
Unemployment
17.3%
27.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
18.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jeffers a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 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 17.3% (381% 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.
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 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population355
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density910/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born9.3%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
D
Median Income$47,955
Per Capita$26,896
Unemployment17.3%
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%
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,976/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain31.7 in/yr
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.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.