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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.

Data updated April 2026

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,852 Population 878/sq mi density
$35,938 Median Income $21,674 per capita
$186,300 Home Value $350,804 Zillow
$688 Median Rent 28.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
62 Violent Crime/100K 804 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$35,938 median income, 2.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$186,300 home value, $688/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
62 violent crimes/100K (84% below avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $35,938
52% lower than US avg
Home Value $186,300
34% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 62/100K
84% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.4%
72% lower than US avg
Median Rent $688
41% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.2%
13% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.0%
44% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.0%
45% higher than US avg

How Jefferson Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,852
Median Age50.1 yrs
Density878/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$35,938
Per Capita$21,674
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty18.0%
County GDP$1,069M
Commute16 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$186,300
Rent$688
Ownership50.2%
Zillow$350,804
Housing Units860
Rent Burden28.9%

Crime

F
Violent62/100K
Property804/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault62/100K
Burglary186/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Uninsured11.0%
Smoking16.0%
Depression27.3%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain51.0 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation2,905 ft (885 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score6.25

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute16 min
Broadband75.5%
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Is Jefferson a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Jefferson receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty 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. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. 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 62 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 804 per 100,000, 59% 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. With 299 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches, including 14.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Jefferson has a population of 1,852 with a density of 878 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles. The median age is 50.1 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 54.3% female and 45.7% male. The city is predominantly White (91.1%), with 1.6% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 91% of residents, while 9% speak Spanish. 2.6% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 18.6% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 84.4% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,852
Total Population
878
People / sq mi
50.1yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.7%
Female 54.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Jefferson vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 91.0%
16% above US avg
Spanish 9.0%
33% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Jefferson vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Jefferson is $35,938, which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,674 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $928, 35% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 772 business establishments, including 50 restaurants. The cost of living index is 94.3, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 9.4% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

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 Index0.441 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below US avg
Poverty Rate18.0%
45% above US avg
Establishments (County)772
County GDP$1,069M

Business (County)

Restaurants50
Healthcare54
Retail112
Manufacturing20

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,430
2% below US avg
Cost of Living94.30 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.84%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.2 min
Drive Alone78.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Jefferson is $186,300, 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $350,804, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $688 (41% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $981 for a one-bedroom to $1,161 for a two-bedroom apartment. 50.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 860 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1978. The average annual property tax is $3,430. 28.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$186,300
34% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$350,804

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$688
41% below US avg
Rent Burden28.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Homeownership50.2%
Owner-Occupied50.2%
Renter-Occupied49.8%
Housing Units860
Median Year Built1978

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,430
2% below US avg
Effective Rate1.84%
In Jefferson, 36.2% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 9.9% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.9% of residents. 33.1% have high blood pressure. 16.0% are current smokers. 17.4% report binge drinking. 23.6% are physically inactive. 27.3% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 18.9% experience frequent mental distress. 11.0% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,055. The dentist ratio is 1:2,465. 56.4% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 6.8 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Jefferson vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.2%
13% above US avg
Diabetes9.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure33.1%
Asthma10.8%
COPD7.2%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.0%
14% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.4%
Physical Inactivity23.6%
Depression27.3%
Mental Distress18.9%
Physical Distress13.2%
Short Sleep35.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate84.4%
Uninsured11.0%
28% above US avg
Primary Care1:2,055
Dentists1:2,465
Mental Health1:564
Checkup Rate76.5%
Dental Visits59.2%
Premature Death9,771/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.8/10
Exercise Access56.4%
Healthcare Facilities54
Jefferson has a violent crime rate of 62 per 100,000 residents, 84% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 61.9 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 804 per 100,000, 59% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 557, burglary at 186, vehicle theft at 62 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 2 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Jefferson receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Jefferson vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent61.9/100K
84% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault61.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property804.5/100K
59% below US avg
Burglary185.6/100K
Theft556.9/100K
Vehicle Theft61.9/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2
Traffic Accidents13
Avg Accident Severity2.5 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Jefferson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 2,905 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,905 ft (885 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density878/sq mi
Coordinates36.4206°N, 81.4683°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAshe County County
Nearest AirportFoothills Regional (MRN)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 14.4"
Wettest Month (May) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score66.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.9 / 100
Community Resilience33.3 / 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
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 14, 2025.

Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 64 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 37 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 114 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 135 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 34 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 82 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 118 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 33 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 93 km
Aug 14, 2009 4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia M2.9 89 km
Mar 6, 2006 3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina M2.8 96 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 95 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 118 km
Feb 12, 2021 8 km SW of Banner Hill, Tennessee M2.8 99 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 108 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 110 km
Aug 14, 2025 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina M2.7 139 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 74 km
Mar 21, 2004 16 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M2.7 115 km
Aug 30, 2010 7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee M2.7 24 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Fran (1996, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1996 Fran Category 2 284 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 194 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

162 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 158 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 7, 1998 EF4 62 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 50 km 3
Jul 10, 1980 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 63 km 1
May 26, 2022 EF2 70 km 0
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 84 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 76 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 93 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 93 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 88 km 0
Jan 11, 2012 EF2 85 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 47 km 2
Apr 8, 2011 EF2 92 km 0
Oct 26, 2010 EF2 98 km 0
Oct 26, 2010 EF2 85 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 41 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 72 km 0
Jul 7, 2005 EF2 71 km 0
Jul 7, 2005 EF2 80 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF2 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BRUSHY RIDGE (12,405 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 BRUSHY RIDGE 12,405 73 km
2007 LINVILLE COMPLEX (DOBSON KNOB) 7,151 77 km
2016 CHESTNUT KNOB 6,418 91 km
1987 SAMS BRANCH 5,872 99 km
1987 KIWIS CREEK 4,879 94 km
1985 UNNAMED 4,610 80 km
2017 WHITE CREEK 4,166 75 km
2016 CLEAR CREEK 3,493 97 km
1991 JOHNSON HOLLOW 2,987 90 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,976 68 km
2000 TIPTON HILL 2,661 82 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,242 36 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,194 50 km
2008 SUNRISE 1,906 75 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,879 85 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,812 94 km
2016 RAILROAD GRADE 2016 1,790 62 km
2013 CALIFORNIA CREEK 1,758 95 km
2017 DOBSON KNOB 1,720 83 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,617 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 3.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (1°C) 3.9 in
March 42°F (6°C) 4.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in
May 58°F (15°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 4.3 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in

Jefferson has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 33°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (3.5").

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Jefferson is located in Ashe County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Rural, a rural community. 9.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 72% below the national average of 33.7%. 85.9% have completed high school. 4.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6.2 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 71.8% of the vote, a 44.5-point margin. 75.5% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). The area has 3 EV charging stations. There are 1 public libraries serving the community. 54 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 78.3% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.8%
D 27.4%

Winner: Republican by 44.5 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2
Traffic Accidents13
Avg Accident Severity2.5 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.4%
72% below US avg
High School+85.9%
Graduate Degree+4.6%
School Test Score6.25
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro / Rural
Population Density878/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi
CountyAshe County County

Services

Broadband Access75.5%
Avg Download Speed178.8 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed82.6 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations4
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities54
Restaurants50
Retail Stores112

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.2 min
Drive Alone78.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.4%
Average costs for common services in Jefferson. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

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)
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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)
View all 18 services

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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$730
Toddler$542
Preschool$508
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$494
Toddler$829
Preschool$1,184
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

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
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Radio Stations near Jefferson

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Campgrounds Near Jefferson

29 campgrounds found near Jefferson.

NameRatingSitesPrice
BERRY MOUNTAIN PARK SHELTER 5.0/5 1 $25
BOOMER PARK SHELTER 5.0/5 1 Free
Fish Dam Creek Park 5.0/5 1 $50
Johns River Road Backcountry Camping 5.0/5 2 $15
KEOWEE PARK SHELTER 5.0/5 1 $40
BACKBONE ROCK RECREATION AREA PAVILIONS 4.9/5 1 $50
HURRICANE CAMPGROUND 4.8/5 21 $20–$40
BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND 4.6/5 11 $10–$20
FORT HAMBY PARK 4.6/5 36 $30–$125
GRINDSTONE 4.6/5 $24–$36
Doughton Park Campground 4.5/5 123 $30–$45
FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP 4.5/5 3 $5
WARRIOR CREEK 4.5/5 63 $22–$85
BANDITS ROOST 4.4/5 103 $20–$85
BLUE SPRINGS GAP CABIN 4.4/5 1 $45
Basin Cove Backcountry Camping 4.3/5 8 $15
BEARTREE 4.3/5 38 Free
Julian Price Campground 4.3/5 192 $30
Linville Falls Campground 4.3/5 64 $30–$45
Mortimer Campground 4.3/5 17 $20–$30
SUNRISE CABIN 4.2/5 1 $100
OLD VIRGINIA GROUP HORSE CAMP 4.0/5 1 $50
RACCOON BRANCH CAMPGROUND 3.9/5 17 $20–$27
Dam Site Shelter 2.8/5 1 $50
Raven Cliff Recreation Area 1.0/5 1 $5
Collins Cove Horse Campground 11 $5
Comer's Rock Recreation Area 1 $3–$5
Hussy Mountain Horse Camp 4 $7
W. Kerr Scott Visitor Assistance Center Conference Room $50

National Parks Near Jefferson

36 national parks and monuments found near Jefferson.

ParkTypeFee
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.

TrailMilesSurfaceHikeBikeHorse
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

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
MUSEUM OF ASHE COUNTY HISTORYHISTORIC PRESERVATION301 EAST MAIN STREET3368461904$73,959
APPALACHIAN HERITAGE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM
ASHE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
CHILDREN'S PLAYHOUSECHILDREN'S MUSEUM8282630011
DANIEL BOONE NATIVE GARDENSARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER651 HORN IN THE WEST DRIVE
HICKORY RIDGE HOMESTEAD MUSEMHISTORIC PRESERVATION8282642120
MOUNTAIN FARM LIFE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM3369822401
TURCHIN CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTSART MUSEUM8282623017
WATAUGA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATIONPO BOX 34538282644275

Libraries in Jefferson

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
APPALACHIAN REGIONAL LIBRARY148 LIBRARY DR0.0432,076

Farmers Markets in Jefferson

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ashe County Farmers Market108 Backstreet04/11/2015 to 10/31/2015Wed: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;YesVisit
High Country Farmers Market178 King StVisit
Watauga County Farmers' Market591 Horn In the West Drive05/03/2014 to 11/29/2014Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;YesVisit

Hotels in Jefferson

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Days Inn

Restaurants in Jefferson

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bobby D's
Copper Mine Grill
La Chatis Mexican Kitchen/ Zy-Zy Market
Pizza Hut
Plaza Del Sol
Shatley Springs Inn
When Pigs Fly Of Ashe BBQ & Wings

Clinics in Jefferson

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ashe County Health Department

Veterinaries in Jefferson

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ashe Animal Clinic

Gas Stations in Jefferson

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Citgo

Banks in Jefferson

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

First National Bank

Golf Courses in Jefferson

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jefferson Landing

Breweries in Jefferson

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Boondocks Brewing Tap Room & RestaurantPub, Bar, and Brewery, Food and Beverage, Entertainment, Arts and Entertainment108 S Jefferson Ave3362465222, (336) 246-5222Visit
Lost Province Brewing CompanyBrewery and Pizza Place Downtown Boone130 N Depot St8282653506Visit

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

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department205 Northwest DRVolunteer336-246-9149
New River Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department6067 NC Highway 16 NVolunteer336-982-4700

Bridges in Jefferson

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
CulvertConcrete continuous19602416,000F
CulvertConcrete continuous19813214,000G
CulvertConcrete continuous1999398,100G
SlabConcrete1922227,500F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete20061127,400G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel1949996,500P
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete19862545,400G
CulvertConcrete continuous1958395,200G
Tee BeamConcrete19561353,300F
CulvertSteel1983232,700F
CulvertConcrete continuous1960402,500F
CulvertConcrete continuous1960402,500P
CulvertConcrete continuous1960292,500F
CulvertConcrete1940262,300G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete2011852,300G
CulvertConcrete continuous1960221,700G
CulvertConcrete continuous1960221,700F
CulvertConcrete continuous1960211,700P
CulvertConcrete continuous1960261,500F
CulvertSteel1984241,400F
Tee BeamConcrete1922321,100F
SlabPrestressed concrete2018671,100G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete1967301880F
CulvertSteel198923880F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel201836760F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel196431760P
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete continuous2011456750G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel195939650P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel199427560G
SlabPrestressed concrete1989350540F
CulvertConcrete continuous196026500F
CulvertConcrete continuous201054500G
CulvertSteel198621410F
SlabPrestressed concrete2002242370G
CulvertSteel198726370F
CulvertConcrete continuous201137370G
CulvertSteel198551350P
CulvertConcrete199624300G
CulvertSteel197628280P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel195831270P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel196279250F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel196476230F
CulvertConcrete continuous198125230F
SlabPrestressed concrete2006123200G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete1978301200F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel197551200P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel197536200F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel202231200G
CulvertSteel198221190P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel1996162150F
CulvertConcrete continuous201424150F
SlabPrestressed concrete199182150F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel197261150P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel197261150P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel200748150P
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete continuous2002115130G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel196162130P
SlabPrestressed concrete201857120G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel196450100F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel197361100P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel196524100F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel1959167100P
CulvertSteel198724100G
SlabPrestressed concrete200410580G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19623160P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19643260F
CulvertSteel19853450F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel20133530F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19644230F
SlabPrestressed concrete20154220G

Correctional Facilities in Jefferson

NameAddressTypePopulationCapacityStatus
ASHE COUNTY JAIL140 GOVERNMENT CIRCLECOUNTY-999165OPEN

Airports Near Jefferson

43 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hickory Regional AirportHKYMedium Airport
Alexander County AirportSmall Airport
Ashe County AirportSmall Airport
Avery County Morrison FieldSmall Airport
Boone Inc AirportSmall Airport
Brown AirportSmall Airport
Burkes Garden AirportSmall Airport
Catron FieldSmall Airport
Clyde Valley AirportSmall Airport
Crumley FieldSmall Airport
Elizabethton Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Elk River AirportSmall Airport
Elkin Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Flying Bj AirportSmall Airport
Flying S Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Foothills Regional AirportMRNSmall Airport
Gryder-Teague AirportSmall Airport
Hamptonville AirportSmall Airport
Johnson County AirportSmall Airport
Lanni FieldSmall Airport
Lower Creek AirportSmall Airport
Maxwell AirportSmall Airport
Mountain Empire AirportSmall Airport
Mouse and Snake Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Raeford Rhyne AirparkSmall Airport
Schneider Haven AirstripSmall Airport
Shiflet FieldSmall Airport
Silver Creek AirportSmall Airport
Skyland AirportSmall Airport
South Fork FieldSmall Airport
Southern Skies AirstripSmall Airport
Southfork AirportSmall Airport
Statesville Regional AirportSVHSmall Airport
Stoneriver AirportSmall Airport
Strawberry Ridge AirstripSmall Airport
Swan Creek AirportSmall Airport
Taylorsville AirportSmall Airport
Tazewell County AirportSmall Airport
Twin County AirportSmall Airport
Virginia Highlands AirportVJISmall Airport
White Oak Stand AirportSmall Airport
Wilkes County AirportIKBSmall Airport
Wootens AirportSmall Airport

Police Stations in Jefferson

4 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Appalachian State University Police / Traffic & Parking Department461 Rivers Street
Ash County Sheriff140 Government Circle
Town of Boone Police Department & Town Council Chambers1500 Blowing Rock Road
Watauga County Sheriff's Office184 Hodges Gap Road

Grocery Stores in Jefferson

5 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Dollar General 13307Other1325 US Highway 221
Dollar General 24229Other3826 NC Highway 16 N
FOOD LION 156Supermarket733 E Main St
La Tapatia 4 IncConvenience Store643 S Main St
Millers Country StoreConvenience Store2144 NC Highway 88 W

Post Offices in Jefferson

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Jefferson Post Office410 East Main Street

Treatment Centers in Jefferson

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Daymark Recovery Services - Ashe CountyBoth336-246-4542
High Country Community HealthSubstance Abuse828-262-3886

DOL Wage Violations in Jefferson

9 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $50,545 in back wages owed to 42 employees.

9
Violations
$50,545
Back Wages Owed
42
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
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).

NameAddress
CHESTNUT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH1936 MARTIN GAMBILL RD
FAITH FELLOWSHIP AND HARVEST MINISTRIES676 S MAIN ST
FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH210 FAW ROWLAND ST
INTERNATIONAL PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF CHRISTPO BOX 479
NATHANS CREEK COMMUNITY CHURCH422 NATHANS CREEK SCHOOL ROAD
SAINTS PETER AND PAUL ANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX CHURCHPO BOX 533

Explore Near Jefferson

UFO Sightings
5
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Historic Markers
2
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Mines
2
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jefferson

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 62 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 804 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. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 51.0 inches, with 14.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40.

How is the job market in Jefferson?

The job market in Jefferson is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate 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 $350,804. 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. 11.0% 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, 0.6% Hispanic or Latino. 91% of residents speak only English at home, while 9% speak Spanish. 2.6% of the population are military veterans. 18.6% of residents have a disability. 84.4% have health insurance coverage.

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