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Jefferson City, TN
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Jefferson City, TN
At a Glance
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)
Is Jefferson City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Jefferson City residents earn a median household income of $53,819 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,882. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,038 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jefferson City is $205,000 , 27% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,762. Median rent is $832/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Jefferson City reports 171 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,527/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.5% of adults in Jefferson City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jefferson City has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.