Jefferson, NC
North Carolina · Ashe County
Jefferson is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 1,852. Residents earn $35,938 per year, which is 52% below the national average.
Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates, FBI Crime Data Explorer 2024, NOAA, EPA. Updated September 2026
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How Jefferson Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
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Is Jefferson a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Jefferson receives an overall livability score of 2.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Jefferson has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Jefferson is $35,938, 52% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 18.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Jefferson is $186,300, 34% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $688 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Safety & Crime
Jefferson is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 122 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,404 per 100,000, 28% below the national average.
Education
9.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Climate & Weather
Jefferson experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches, including 14.4 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Jefferson vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Jefferson vs U.S. Average
Income: Jefferson vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $35,938 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,674 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $928 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,361 |
| Gini Index | 0.441 (0=equal, 1=unequal) |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.2% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.0% |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 772 |
| County GDP | $1,069M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Healthcare | 54 |
| Retail | 112 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,430 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Cost of Living | 94.30 (100=avg) |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.84% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 16.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.4% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $186,300 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $371,767 |
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $688 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.9% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 50.2% |
| Owner-Occupied | 50.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 49.8% |
| Housing Units | 860 |
| Median Year Built | 1978 |
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,430 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.84% |
Health Metrics: Jefferson vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 36.2% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| Smoking | 16.0% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.6% |
| Depression | 27.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.9% |
| Physical Distress | 13.2% |
| Short Sleep | 35.2% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 85.7% |
| Uninsured | 14.3% |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Primary Care | 1:2,055 |
| Dentists | 1:2,465 |
| Mental Health | 1:564 |
| Checkup Rate | 76.5% |
| Dental Visits | 59.2% |
| Premature Death | 9,771/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 6.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 54 |
Crime Rates: Jefferson vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
| Total Violent | 122.1/100K |
| 68% below US avg | |
Property Crime
| Total Property | 1,404.2/100K |
| 28% below US avg |
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Traffic Accidents | 13 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 2.5 / 4.0 |
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,905 ft (885 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 878/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4206°N, 81.4683°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Ashe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 66.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.0 in |
Jefferson has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 33°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (3.3").
2024 Presidential Election (County)
Winner: Republican by 44.5 points
Safety & Disasters
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Traffic Accidents | 13 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 2.5 / 4.0 |
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.4% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.9% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 4.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.25 |
Area & Infrastructure
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro / Rural |
| Population Density | 878/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| County | Ashe County County |
Services
| Broadband Access | 75.5% |
| Avg Download Speed | 178.8 Mbps |
| Avg Upload Speed | 82.6 Mbps |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 54 |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Retail Stores | 112 |
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 16.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.4% |
Healthcare
| Doctor Visit (Primary Care) | $236 ($141-$377) |
| Specialist Visit | $330 ($189-$519) |
| Urgent Care Visit | $189 ($94-$330) |
| Emergency Room Visit | $2,075 ($754-$4,715) |
| Dental Cleaning | $123 ($71-$189) |
| Dental Filling | $236 ($141-$377) |
Auto Repair
| Oil Change (Conventional) | $42 ($24-$71) |
| Oil Change (Synthetic) | $71 ($47-$113) |
| Brake Pad Replacement | $283 ($141-$472) |
| Tire Rotation | $38 ($19-$71) |
| New Tires (Set of 4) | $566 ($377-$943) |
| Battery Replacement | $189 ($94-$330) |
Home Services
| Plumber (Per Hour) | $94 ($57-$141) |
| Electrician (Per Hour) | $85 ($47-$132) |
| HVAC Repair | $377 ($141-$754) |
| HVAC System Install | $6,601 ($3,772-$11,316) |
| Roof Repair | $943 ($377-$1,886) |
| Roof Replacement | $8,487 ($5,187-$14,145) |
Legal
| Divorce (Uncontested) | $1,415 ($472-$3,301) |
| Divorce (Contested) | $14,145 ($4,715-$28,290) |
| DUI Defense | $4,715 ($1,886-$9,430) |
| Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) | $1,415 ($754-$2,829) |
| Will Preparation | $472 ($189-$943) |
| Trust Preparation | $2,358 ($943-$4,715) |
Personal Care
| Men's Haircut | $24 ($14-$42) |
| Women's Haircut | $52 ($28-$94) |
| Hair Coloring (Full) | $141 ($71-$236) |
| Manicure | $24 ($14-$42) |
| Pedicure | $38 ($24-$61) |
| Massage (1 Hour) | $75 ($47-$123) |
Food & Grocery
| Gallon of Milk (per gallon) | $3.87 ($2.83-$5.19) |
| Dozen Eggs (per dozen) | $3.30 ($2.36-$4.72) |
| Loaf of Bread | $3.58 ($2.36-$5.19) |
| Chicken Breast (per lb) | $4.24 ($2.83-$6.13) |
| Ground Beef (per lb) | $5.19 ($3.77-$7.07) |
| Rice (per lb) | $0.94 ($0.57-$1.70) |
Utilities
| Electricity (Monthly) | $132 ($75-$236) |
| Natural Gas (Monthly) | $66 ($28-$141) |
| Water/Sewer (Monthly) | $66 ($38-$113) |
| Internet (Monthly) | $66 ($38-$94) |
| Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) | $61 ($28-$94) |
| Cable TV (Monthly) | $80 ($47-$141) |
Transportation
| Monthly Parking (Downtown) | $189 ($71-$472) |
| Car Insurance (Annual) | $1,886 ($1,132-$3,301) |
| Bus Pass (Monthly) | $66 ($28-$123) |
| Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) | $14 ($7.54-$24) |
| Car Registration (Annual) | $94 ($28-$236) |
| Driver's License Renewal | $28 ($14-$71) |
Education & Childcare
| Daycare (Infant, Monthly) | $1,132 ($566-$2,358) |
| Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) | $943 ($472-$1,886) |
| After-School Care (Monthly) | $377 ($189-$660) |
| Tutoring (Per Hour) | $47 ($24-$94) |
| SAT/ACT Prep Course | $943 ($377-$2,358) |
| Private School (K-12, Annual) | $11,788 ($4,715-$28,290) |
Pets
| Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) | $57 ($28-$94) |
| Dog Vaccination (Annual) | $94 ($47-$189) |
| Dog Grooming | $57 ($28-$94) |
| Pet Boarding (Per Night) | $38 ($19-$71) |
| Dog Spay/Neuter | $283 ($141-$472) |
| Cat Spay/Neuter | $189 ($94-$377) |
Childcare
| Center-Based (monthly) | |
| Infant | $730 |
| Toddler | $542 |
| Preschool | $508 |
| Family Childcare (monthly) | |
| Infant | $494 |
| Toddler | $829 |
| Preschool | $1,184 |
Top Industries in Ashe County
Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).
| Industry | Jobs | Establishments | Avg Annual Pay | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade | 1,198 | 110 | $31,124 | 1.60 |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 1,081 | 62 | $47,998 | 1.01 |
| Manufacturing | 838 | 23 | $54,165 | 1.36 |
| Construction | 801 | 112 | $71,583 | 2.04 |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 721 | 64 | $19,754 | 1.06 |
| Wholesale Trade | 479 | 27 | $78,362 | 1.62 |
| Administrative & Waste Services | 293 | 52 | $38,260 | 0.66 |
| Professional & Technical Services | 170 | 74 | $66,782 | 0.33 |
| Finance & Insurance | 118 | 37 | $69,353 | 0.39 |
| Management of Companies | 100 | 4 | $64,814 | 0.79 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 85 | 8 | $29,766 | 0.68 |
| Real Estate | 80 | 36 | $33,612 | 0.69 |
| Educational Services | 13 | 6 | $43,251 | 0.08 |
Hospitals in Jefferson
| Hospital | Type | CMS Rating | Emergency | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes | (336) 246-7101 |
Schools in Jefferson
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Elementary | Elementary | 536 | 41 | 13.1:1 |
Radio Stations near Jefferson
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Campgrounds Near Jefferson
29 campgrounds found near Jefferson.
National Parks Near Jefferson
36 national parks and monuments found near Jefferson.
| Park | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Paw State Natural Area | State Park | Free |
| Beech Creek State Natural Area | State Park | Free |
| Bobs Creek State Natural Area | State Park | Free |
| Breaks Interstate Park | State Park | Free |
| Bullhead Mountain State Natural Area | State Park | Free |
| Chimney Rock State Park | State Park | Free |
| Claytor Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Clinch River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Clinch River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Elk Knob State Park | State Park | Free |
| Elk Knob State Park | State Park | Free |
| Fonta Flora State Trail | State Park | Free |
| Grandfather Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Grayson Highlands State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hungry Mother State Park | State Park | Free |
| John And Landon Carter House State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lake James State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lake James State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lake Norman State Park | State Park | Free |
| Linville River State Natural and Scenic River | State Park | Free |
| Mount Jefferson State Natural Area | State Park | Free |
| Mount Mitchell State Park | State Park | Free |
| NC Division of Parks and Recreation Conservation Land | State Park | Free |
| New River State Park | State Park | Free |
| New River Trail State Park | State Park | Free |
| Pilot Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Pineola State Natural Area | State Park | Free |
| Pinnacle Rock State Park | State Park | Free |
| Shot Tower Historic State Park | State Park | Free |
| South Fork of the New River State Natural and Scenic River | State Park | Free |
| South Mountains State Park | State Park | Free |
| Stone Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sugar Mountain State Natural Area | State Park | Free |
| Sycamore Shoals | State Park | Free |
| Wilderness Gateway State Trail | State Park | Free |
| Yellow Mountain State Natural Area | State Park | Free |
Trails Near Jefferson
314+ trails found near Jefferson.
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Hike | Bike | Horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APPALACHIAN TRAIL | 21.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| APPALACHIAN TRAIL | 17.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| IRON MOUNTAIN | 16.4 | - | - | - | |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 14.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| WILSON RIDGE | 12.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| APPALACHIAN TRAIL | 8.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| LOST COVE LOOP | 8.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| APPALACHIAN TRAIL | 6.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| WILSON CREEK | 6.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| APPALACHIAN TRAIL | 6.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| VIRGINIA CREEPER | 6.2 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| YANCEY RIDGE | 6.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | - |
| HARPER CREEK | 6.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| ROGERS RIDGE TRAIL | 5.8 | - | - | - | |
| LEWIS FORK | 5.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| OLD 84 | 5.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 5.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| PINE RIDGE | 4.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| IRON MOUNTAIN | 4.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| APPALACHIAN TRAIL | 4.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| NORTH HARPER CREEK | 4.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 4.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 4.5 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 4.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 4.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| APPALACHIAN TRAIL | 3.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| GREENTOWN | 3.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | - |
| TAYLORS VALLEY | 3.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| MOUNT ROGERS | 3.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 3.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| SCHOOLHOUSE RIDGE | 3.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 3.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| ESTES MILL | 3.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | - |
| RAIDER CAMP | 3.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| YELLOW BRANCH | 3.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| APPALACHIAN TRAIL | 3.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| HIGHTREE ROCK | 2.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| CREST | 2.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GREENTOWN SHORTCUT | 2.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| APPALACHIAN TRAIL | 2.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| VIRGINIA CREEPER | 2.8 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| YELLOW BUCK | 2.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| JERRYS CREEK | 2.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 2.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 2.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| EAST FORK DRY RUN | 2.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| SLABTOWN | 2.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| BEARTREE GAP | 2.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| APPALACHIAN TRAIL | 2.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| SAWMILL | 2.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 2.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| WOODRUFF RIDGE | 2.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| GRASSY BRANCH | 2.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| GENTRY CREEK FALLS | 2.3 | - | - | - | |
| LITTLE DRY RUN | 2.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 2.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| KABEL | 2.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| JONAS RIDGE | 2.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| BEARPEN | 2.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| STRAIGHT MOUNTAIN | 2.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 2.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| BRUSHY RIDGE | 2.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| PERSIMMON RIDGE | 2.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| APPALACHIAN TRAIL | 2.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| EWING MOUNTAIN | 2.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| FAIRWOOD VALLEY | 2.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 2.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| CABIN RIDGE | 2.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| BACKBONE ROCK | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
| PINE MOUNTAIN | 2.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 2.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 1.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| MOORE | 1.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BIG WILSON CREEK | 1.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 1.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 1.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 1.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| VIRGINIA CREEPER | 1.8 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MULLINS BRANCH | 1.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| SAUNDERS | 1.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| PINE RIDGE CONNECTOR | 1.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| HELTON CREEK | 1.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| RUSH | 1.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PERKINS KNOB | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BIG LOST COVE CLIFFS | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| ELK GARDEN | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIGHTREE ROCK | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| DICKEY KNOB | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| VIRGINIA CREEPER | 1.7 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BARTON GAP | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CHESTNUT RIDGE | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| WRIGHT HOLLOW | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GEM | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | Yes |
| THIRD PEAK | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| SUGAR MAPLE | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| ROWLANDS CREEK | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| APPALACHIAN TRAIL | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| FIRST PEAK | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| VIRGINIA CREEPER | 1.5 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| JACKIE STREET | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| UPPER CREEK FALLS | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| APPALACHIAN TRAIL | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| TIMBER RIDGE | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| BROWN MOUNTAIN 1 | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| VIRGINIA CREEPER | 1.5 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CURRIN VALLEY | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BUZZARD DEN | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PHILLIPS BRANCH | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| BOURNES BRANCH | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CLIFFSIDE | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| WRIGHT HOLLOW | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RHODODENDRON GAP | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| DEVILS HOLE | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| APPALACHIAN TRAIL | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| WILSON CREEK SPUR | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| FEATHERCAMP | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| HELTON CREEK | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| LITTLE LOST COVE CLIFFS | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| BILL CRUMP | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| BABEL TOWER | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| ORCHARD SPUR | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| STRAIGHT BRANCH | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| NORTH HARPER CREEK FALLS | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| BUSHWACKER | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| MIKES GAP | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| JERRYS CREEK | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HURRICANE KNOB | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| JACKIE STREET | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| NORTH HARPER SHORTCUT | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| LITTLE WILSON CREEK | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| BYNUM BLUFF | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| SHAW GAP | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| KIRK HOLLOW | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BEARPEN | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 1.0 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| SKULLS GAP | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| UNAKA | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| FEATHERCAMP | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| CHINA CREEK | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| VIRGINIA CREEPER | 1.0 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CURRIN VALLEY | 1.0 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DRY RUN GAP | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| WHITE ROCKS | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| TENNESSEE | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| FIRST PEAK | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| ROWLANDS CREEK | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| COMERS CREEK | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| BROWN MOUNTAIN 8 | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| OLD ORCHARD | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| LITTLE DRY RUN | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| HUNT FISH FALLS | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| SWITCHBACK | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| BEARTREE LAKE | 0.8 | ASPHALT | Yes | - | - |
| KEGLEY | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| JERRYS CREEK | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| APPALACHIAN TRAIL | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| BOBBYS | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| BEARTREE GAP | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| HELTON CREEK SPUR | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| MOORE | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DIVIDE | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LITTLE DRY RUN | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| SPRINGS | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| BEECH GROVE | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MULLINS BRANCH | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| WILBURN RIDGE | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| ROWLANDS CREEK | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HENLEY HOLLOW | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SCALES | 0.7 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| APPALACHIAN TRAIL | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| IRON MOUNTAIN SPUR A | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| WHISPERING WATERS | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| SUGAR MAPLE | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| WILSON CREEK | 0.6 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HALE LAKE | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| MIKES GAP | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MOUNT ROGERS | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| FIRST PEAK | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| CREST | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CHINA CREEK | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| FEATHERCAMP RIDGE | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| LUM | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| MIKES GAP | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| TWO PONDS | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| RAVEN CLIFF | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| PERKINS KNOB SPUR | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| MOUNT ROGERS SPUR | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| THUNDERHOLE FALLS | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| WHITETOP LAUREL FISHING | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| FLATTOP | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HENLEY HOLLOW | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| MIKES GAP | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DICKEY KNOB | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| DARKSIDE CLIFFS | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| CHINA CREEK | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| FLATTOP | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CREST | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CURRIN VALLEY | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LUM | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| PERKINS KNOB | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| IRON MOUNTAIN | 0.5 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HICKORY RIDGE | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| GRASSY BRANCH | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| MOORE | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BOURNES BRANCH | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MOUNT ROGERS TIE | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| VIRGINIA CREEPER | 0.4 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GRASSY BRANCH | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| RAVEN CLIFF | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| APPALACHIAN TRAIL | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| HURRICANE MOUNTAIN | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 0.4 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| LEWIS FORK SPUR | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| HENLEY HOLLOW | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RAVEN CLIFF FURNACE | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| DICKEY GAP | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| HURRICANE CREEK | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| CABIN | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| BOURNES BRANCH | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LITTLE LAUREL | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| BUCKEYE | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | Yes |
| LITTLE DRY RUN | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| SCALES | 0.3 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| JACKIE STREET SPUR | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| BACKBONE FALLS TRAIL | 0.3 | - | - | - | |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| HIGHTREE ROCK | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| OLD ORCHARD | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| FLATTOP | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ORCHARD SPUR | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| LITTLE WILSON CREEK | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| LEWIS FORK | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| HORNE KNOB | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HELTON CREEK | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| YANCY | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| COMERS ROCK | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| COMERS CREEK FALLS | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| STRAIGHT BRANCH | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| BEECH GROVE | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SAUNDERS SHELTER SOUTH | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| RAVEN CLIFF | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CHINA CREEK | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| LIVERY | 0.2 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| RACCOON BRANCH | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| SUGAR MAPLE | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| SCALES | 0.2 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| THORPES CREEK | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| SWITCHBACK | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| SAWMILL | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BUZZARD DEN | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HELTON CREEK SPUR | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| OLD ORCHARD | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| BILL VINES | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| LINVILLE FALLS | 0.2 | CRUSHED AGGREGATE OR GRAVEL | Yes | - | - |
| SWITCHBACK | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| PINE MOUNTAIN CABIN | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| FLATTOP | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TAYLORS VALLEY SPUR | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| DEEP GAP SPRING | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| FLATTOP | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HELTON CREEK SPUR | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| OLD ORCHARD | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| FLATTOP | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SAUNDERS | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | - |
| SWITCHBACK | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| LEWIS FORK TIE | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| SCALES | 0.1 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TRIMPI SHELTER | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| HELTON CREEK SPUR | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| CHESTNUT RIDGE | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LITTLE WILSON CREEK | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| SAUNDERS SPRING | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| ORCHARD SPUR | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS SPUR | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| THOMAS KNOB SPRING | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| LEWIS FORK | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| SUGAR HOLLOW POND | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| IRON MOUNTAIN SPUR | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| OLD ORCHARD SPRING | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| GRASSY BRANCH | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| OLD ORCHARD | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| HICKORY RIDGE | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| COMERS ROCK | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| MOUNT ROGERS | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| THIRD PEAK | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| LOVERS LEAP | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| HICKORY RIDGE | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| SWITCHBACK | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| HELTON CREEK | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| LEWIS FORK | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| TRIMPI SPRING | 0.0 | Yes | - | - | |
| WRIGHT HOLLOW | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| THIRD PEAK | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| GRASSY BRANCH | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| LEWIS FORK | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| DICKEY KNOB | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| OLD ORCHARD | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| SWITCHBACK | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| OLD ORCHARD | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| HELTON CREEK SPUR | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
| OLD ORCHARD | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | Yes |
Museums in Jefferson
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUSEUM OF ASHE COUNTY HISTORY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 301 EAST MAIN STREET | 3368461904 | $73,959 |
| APPALACHIAN HERITAGE MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| ASHE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| CHILDREN'S PLAYHOUSE | CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | 8282630011 | ||
| DANIEL BOONE NATIVE GARDENS | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 651 HORN IN THE WEST DRIVE | ||
| HICKORY RIDGE HOMESTEAD MUSEM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8282642120 | ||
| MOUNTAIN FARM LIFE MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 3369822401 | ||
| TURCHIN CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS | ART MUSEUM | 8282623017 | ||
| WATAUGA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | PO BOX 3453 | 8282644275 |
Libraries in Jefferson
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APPALACHIAN REGIONAL LIBRARY | 148 LIBRARY DR | 0.0 | 432,076 |
Farmers Markets in Jefferson
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashe County Farmers Market | 108 Backstreet | 04/11/2015 to 10/31/2015 | Wed: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| High Country Farmers Market | 178 King St | Visit | |||
| Watauga County Farmers' Market | 591 Horn In the West Drive | 05/03/2014 to 11/29/2014 | Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
Hotels in Jefferson
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Jefferson
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Jefferson
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Jefferson
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Jefferson
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Jefferson
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Jefferson
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Jefferson
Nursing Homes in Jefferson
1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).
| Facility | Ownership | Beds | Residents | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARGATE HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER 540 WAUGH STREET |
For profit - Corporation | 150 | 112 | 2/5 | - | 3/5 | 4/5 | 3362465581 |
Pharmacies in Jefferson
2 pharmacies and drugstores.
| Pharmacy | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| JEFFERSON DRUG STORE | 418 EAST MAIN STREET | 336-246-9492 |
| RITE AID - 11549 | 749 EAST MAIN STREET | 336-246-9111 |
Fire Stations in Jefferson
| Name | Address | Type | Active Firefighters | Volunteers | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department | 205 Northwest DR | Volunteer | 336-246-9149 | ||
| New River Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department | 6067 NC Highway 16 N | Volunteer | 336-982-4700 |
Bridges in Jefferson
| Location | Type | Kind | Year Built | Length (ft) | Daily Traffic | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 1960 | 24 | 16,000 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 1981 | 32 | 14,000 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 1999 | 39 | 8,100 | G | |
| Slab | Concrete | 1922 | 22 | 7,500 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 2006 | 112 | 7,400 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1949 | 99 | 6,500 | P | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1986 | 254 | 5,400 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 1958 | 39 | 5,200 | G | |
| Tee Beam | Concrete | 1956 | 135 | 3,300 | F | |
| Culvert | Steel | 1983 | 23 | 2,700 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 1960 | 40 | 2,500 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 1960 | 40 | 2,500 | P | |
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 1960 | 29 | 2,500 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1940 | 26 | 2,300 | G | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 2011 | 85 | 2,300 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 1960 | 22 | 1,700 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 1960 | 22 | 1,700 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 1960 | 21 | 1,700 | P | |
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 1960 | 26 | 1,500 | F | |
| Culvert | Steel | 1984 | 24 | 1,400 | F | |
| Tee Beam | Concrete | 1922 | 32 | 1,100 | F | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 2018 | 67 | 1,100 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1967 | 301 | 880 | F | |
| Culvert | Steel | 1989 | 23 | 880 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 2018 | 36 | 760 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1964 | 31 | 760 | P | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete continuous | 2011 | 456 | 750 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1959 | 39 | 650 | P | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1994 | 27 | 560 | G | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 1989 | 350 | 540 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 1960 | 26 | 500 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 2010 | 54 | 500 | G | |
| Culvert | Steel | 1986 | 21 | 410 | F | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 2002 | 242 | 370 | G | |
| Culvert | Steel | 1987 | 26 | 370 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 2011 | 37 | 370 | G | |
| Culvert | Steel | 1985 | 51 | 350 | P | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1996 | 24 | 300 | G | |
| Culvert | Steel | 1976 | 28 | 280 | P | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1958 | 31 | 270 | P | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1962 | 79 | 250 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1964 | 76 | 230 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 1981 | 25 | 230 | F | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 2006 | 123 | 200 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1978 | 301 | 200 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1975 | 51 | 200 | P | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1975 | 36 | 200 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 2022 | 31 | 200 | G | |
| Culvert | Steel | 1982 | 21 | 190 | P | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1996 | 162 | 150 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 2014 | 24 | 150 | F | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 1991 | 82 | 150 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1972 | 61 | 150 | P | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1972 | 61 | 150 | P | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 2007 | 48 | 150 | P | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete continuous | 2002 | 115 | 130 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1961 | 62 | 130 | P | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 2018 | 57 | 120 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1964 | 50 | 100 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1973 | 61 | 100 | P | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1965 | 24 | 100 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1959 | 167 | 100 | P | |
| Culvert | Steel | 1987 | 24 | 100 | G | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 2004 | 105 | 80 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1962 | 31 | 60 | P | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1964 | 32 | 60 | F | |
| Culvert | Steel | 1985 | 34 | 50 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 2013 | 35 | 30 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1964 | 42 | 30 | F | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 2015 | 42 | 20 | G |
Correctional Facilities in Jefferson
| Name | Address | Type | Population | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASHE COUNTY JAIL | 140 GOVERNMENT CIRCLE | COUNTY | -999 | 165 | OPEN |
Airports Near Jefferson
43 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hickory Regional Airport | HKY | Medium Airport |
| Alexander County Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ashe County Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Avery County Morrison Field | - | Small Airport |
| Boone Inc Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Burkes Garden Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Catron Field | - | Small Airport |
| Clyde Valley Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Crumley Field | - | Small Airport |
| Elizabethton Municipal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Elk River Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Elkin Municipal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Flying Bj Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Flying S Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Foothills Regional Airport | MRN | Small Airport |
| Gryder-Teague Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hamptonville Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Johnson County Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lanni Field | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Creek Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Maxwell Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mountain Empire Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mouse and Snake Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Raeford Rhyne Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Schneider Haven Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Shiflet Field | - | Small Airport |
| Silver Creek Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Skyland Airport | - | Small Airport |
| South Fork Field | - | Small Airport |
| Southern Skies Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Southfork Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Statesville Regional Airport | SVH | Small Airport |
| Stoneriver Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Strawberry Ridge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Swan Creek Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Taylorsville Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tazewell County Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Twin County Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Virginia Highlands Airport | VJI | Small Airport |
| White Oak Stand Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wilkes County Airport | IKB | Small Airport |
| Wootens Airport | - | Small Airport |
Police Stations in Jefferson
4 police stations.
| Station | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State University Police / Traffic & Parking Department | 461 Rivers Street | |
| Ash County Sheriff | 140 Government Circle | |
| Town of Boone Police Department & Town Council Chambers | 1500 Blowing Rock Road | |
| Watauga County Sheriff's Office | 184 Hodges Gap Road |
Grocery Stores in Jefferson
5 grocery stores.
| Store | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Dollar General 13307 | Other | 1325 US Highway 221 |
| Dollar General 24229 | Other | 3826 NC Highway 16 N |
| FOOD LION 156 | Supermarket | 733 E Main St |
| La Tapatia 4 Inc | Convenience Store | 643 S Main St |
| Millers Country Store | Convenience Store | 2144 NC Highway 88 W |
Post Offices in Jefferson
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Jefferson Post Office | 410 East Main Street |
Treatment Centers in Jefferson
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Daymark Recovery Services - Ashe County | Both | 336-246-4542 |
| High Country Community Health | Substance Abuse | 828-262-3886 |
DOL Wage Violations in Jefferson
9 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $50,545 in back wages owed to 42 employees.
| Employer | Severity | Parent Company | ZIP | Industry | Cases | Back Wages | Per Employee | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashe County Sheriff Office | - | - | 28640 | - | 1 | $17,546 | $17,546 | 1 |
| Jefferson Rent All, Inc. | - | - | 28640 | - | 1 | $9,476 | $3,159 | 3 |
| Los Arcoiris | - | - | 28640 | - | 1 | $5,910 | $591 | 10 |
| The Corner Market | - | - | 28640 | - | 1 | $5,563 | $1,854 | 3 |
| Mountain Assisted Living | - | - | 28640 | - | 1 | $5,439 | $5,439 | 1 |
| Shatley Farms | - | - | 28640 | - | 2 | $3,265 | $163 | 20 |
| Nathan's Creek General Store | - | - | 28640 | - | 1 | $2,523 | $2,523 | 1 |
| S & R Farm Management | - | - | 28640 | - | 1 | $703 | $351 | 2 |
| The Country Market | - | - | 28640 | - | 1 | $121 | $121 | 1 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Jefferson
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| CHESTNUT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH | 1936 MARTIN GAMBILL RD |
| FAITH FELLOWSHIP AND HARVEST MINISTRIES | 676 S MAIN ST |
| FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH | 210 FAW ROWLAND ST |
| INTERNATIONAL PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF CHRIST | PO BOX 479 |
| NATHANS CREEK COMMUNITY CHURCH | 422 NATHANS CREEK SCHOOL ROAD |
| SAINTS PETER AND PAUL ANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH | PO BOX 533 |
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UFO Sightings Near Jefferson
5 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Jefferson.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson, NC | 2010 | Bright star-like orb moving in sky. |
| Jefferson, NC | 2010 | Strange round object moving over fireworks display area |
| West jefferson, NC | 2008 | Shooting star with NO TAIL or UFO |
| Jefferson (7 miles east of), NC | 2007 | I saw a bright, orangish light in the sky that turned off, leaving no trail or any evidence that it was a search/landing light. |
| West jefferson, NC | 1970 | Eight orange glowing orbs in v formation visible for several nights at the same time. |
Historic Markers Near Jefferson
2 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Jefferson.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Ore Knob Mine | Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 88 and Little Peak Creek Road (Local Road 1595) on State Highway 88. |
| Asa Gray | Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street (State Highway 88) and Cherry Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street. |
Mines Near Jefferson
2 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near Jefferson.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Jordan Land Development Inc | Crushed, Broken Granite - Surface (Active) |
| Smethport Quarry | Crushed, Broken Granite - Surface (Active) |
Waterfalls Near Jefferson
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Jefferson.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Nana Falls |
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What is the population of Jefferson?
Jefferson has a population of 1,852 residents and is located in North Carolina. The population density is 878 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 54.3% female and 45.7% male.
Is Jefferson expensive to live in?
Jefferson is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 94.3 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $35,938, 52% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $186,300 (34% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $688 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
Is Jefferson safe?
Jefferson is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 122 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,404 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Jefferson receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Jefferson?
Jefferson has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 51.0 inches, with 14.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Jefferson?
Jefferson has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $928. There are 772 business establishments in the area, including 50 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 16 minutes, and 9.4% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Jefferson?
The median home value in Jefferson is $186,300. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $371,767. For renters, the median monthly rent is $688. Fair market rent is $981 for a 1-bedroom and $1,161 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 50.2%. The average annual property tax is $3,430.
How are the schools in Jefferson?
Schools in Jefferson score 6.2 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 9.4% of adults in Jefferson hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.9% have completed high school. 4.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.
How healthy is Jefferson?
The obesity rate in Jefferson is 36.2% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 16.0% of adults are smokers. 23.6% are physically inactive. 27.3% of residents report depression. 14.3% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 56.4% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,055.
What is transportation like in Jefferson?
The average commute in Jefferson is 16 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 78.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 9.4% work from home.
What are the demographics of Jefferson?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson is 91.1% White, 1.6% Black or African American, 7.6% Hispanic or Latino. 92.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 9% speak Spanish. 2.6% of the population are military veterans. 20.5% of residents have a disability. 85.7% have health insurance coverage.
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