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Jefferson, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Charles Parish County
Jefferson, LA
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 $56,875 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,444. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% 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 $253,372. 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.
Safety & Crime
Jefferson reports 161 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,535/100K.
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. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.