Jefferson, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Ashtabula County County
Jefferson, OH
At a Glance
How Jefferson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jefferson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Jefferson a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Jefferson residents earn a median household income of $47,469 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,328. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,250 business establishments, including 245 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jefferson is $189,500 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,621. Median rent is $958/month, with 30.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Jefferson reports 189 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 662/100K.
Education
14.8% of adults in Jefferson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jefferson has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.