At a Glance
Median Income
$70,781
$35,891 per capita
Home Value
$168,500
Zillow: $219,949
Violent Crime
186/100K
1,776/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.7%
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Jefferson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jefferson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jefferson a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jefferson residents earn a median household income of $70,781 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,891. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 710 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jefferson is $168,500 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,949. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Jefferson reports 186 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,776/100K.
Education
28.7% of adults in Jefferson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jefferson has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population150
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density140/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans95.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,781
Per Capita$35,891
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$1,320M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050
Housing
A+
Home Value$168,500
Rent
Ownership87.3%
Zillow$219,949
Housing Units108
Rent Burden25.7%
Crime
F
Violent186/100K
Property1,776/100K
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,415/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain48.7 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,929 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.7%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute38 min
Broadband63.0%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Jefferson was built in 1953.
41.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Albert S Nader Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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