At a Glance
Median Income
$38,984
$14,051 per capita
Home Value
$145,100
Zillow: $205,410
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
19.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jefferson a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jefferson residents earn a median household income of $38,984 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,051. 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 634 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jefferson is $145,100 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,410. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
8.0% of adults in Jefferson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jefferson has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population169
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density1,536/mi²
Male / Female29% / 71%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$38,984
Per Capita$14,051
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,022M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019
Housing
A+
Home Value$145,100
Rent
Ownership67.3%
Zillow$205,410
Housing Units72
Rent Burden25.7%
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,709/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
Elevation860 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Jefferson was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.382 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.