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Jefferson, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Greene County County
Jefferson, IA
At a Glance
How Jefferson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jefferson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Jefferson a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Jefferson residents earn a median household income of $54,286 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,198. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 310 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jefferson is $126,900 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,238. Median rent is $745/month, with 27.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Jefferson reports 73 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,019/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.7% of adults in Jefferson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jefferson has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.