At a Glance
Median Income
$56,875
$39,444 per capita
Home Value
$238,000
Zillow: $258,115
Median Rent
$1,104/mo
32.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.0%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
14.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
14.8% 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+
3.9 / 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 $56,875 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,444. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,446 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jefferson is $238,000 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,115. Median rent is $1,104/month, with 32.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
35.0% of adults in Jefferson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jefferson has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population9,984
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density3,684/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born8.3%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,875
Per Capita$39,444
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty14.2%
County GDP$12,725M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,867
Housing
A
Home Value$238,000
Rent$1,104
Ownership57.8%
Zillow$258,115
Housing Units6,102
Rent Burden32.8%
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,796/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Rain64.6 in/yr
Elevation9 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.0%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+14.9%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Jefferson was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.