Iowa
Jefferson is a small town in Iowa with a population of 4,164. Residents earn $54,286 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Jefferson receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Jefferson offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Jefferson is $54,286, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Jefferson is $126,900, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $745 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Jefferson is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 118 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,346 per 100,000, 31% below the national average.
21.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Jefferson experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches, including 31.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 95.4% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.6% |
| 66% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,286 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,198 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,036 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,253 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 310 |
| County GDP | $721M |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Healthcare | 26 |
| Retail | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,447 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.72% |
| Commute Time | 23.6 min |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |
| Census Median | $126,900 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $169,238 |
| Census Median Rent | $745 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $821 |
| 1 Bedroom | $826 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,084 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,300 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,435 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,447 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.72% |
| Obesity | 35.7% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.9% |
| Premature Death | 9,201/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 63.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Total Violent | 118.0/100K |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 118.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,345.6/100K |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 306.9/100K |
| Theft | 920.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 118.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.3 inches |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 31.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,057 ft (322 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 692/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0177°N, 94.3794°W |
| County FIPS | 19073 |
Winner: Republican by 33 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.7% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 692/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Retail Stores | 37 |
| Avg Commute | 23.6 min |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |