At a Glance
Median Income
$73,875
$35,006 per capita
Home Value
$282,000
Zillow: $611,871
Bachelor's Degree+
33.3%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
13.7% smoking rate
How Jefferson City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jefferson City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jefferson City a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jefferson City residents earn a median household income of $73,875 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,006. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 495 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jefferson City is $282,000 , 0% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $611,871. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Education
33.3% of adults in Jefferson City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jefferson City has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population446
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density19/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$73,875
Per Capita$35,006
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$393M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,049
Housing
A+
Home Value$282,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$611,871
Housing Units226
Rent Burden21.0%
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,802/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain17.8 in/yr
Elevation4,603 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.3%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+18.9%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 30%
Commute27 min
Broadband77.8%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Jefferson City was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Helena Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
37.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.