At a Glance
Median Income
$47,469
$32,328 per capita
Home Value
$189,500
Zillow: $216,799
Median Rent
$958/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
419/100K
2,266/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 0.8% (78% 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 $216,799. 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 419 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 10% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,266/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population3,347
Median Age55.2 yrs
Density1,344/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$47,469
Per Capita$32,328
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$4,396M
Avg Weekly Wage$907
Housing
A
Home Value$189,500
Rent$958
Ownership71.5%
Zillow$216,799
Housing Units1,767
Rent Burden30.4%
Crime
F
Violent419/100K
Property2,266/100K
Health
Obesity43.0%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,961/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation961 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute22 min
Broadband76.0%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Jefferson was founded in 1803.
The median home in Jefferson was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Northeast Ohio Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 245 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
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