Jefferson, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Polk County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
3,316 Population 3,856/sq mi density
$90,391 Median Income $32,900 per capita
$333,000 Home Value $459,531 Zillow
$1,232 Median Rent 21.3% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$90,391 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$333,000 home value, $1,232/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Jefferson, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$90,391
20% above
$32,900 per capita
Home Value
$333,000
18% above
Zillow: $459,531
Median Rent
$1,232/mo
6% above
21.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
50% below
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
139% above
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
28% above
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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)

Income
120%
Home Value
118%
Rent
106%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
239%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jefferson a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 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 $90,391 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,900. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,330 business establishments, including 154 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jefferson is $333,000 , 18% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $459,531. Median rent is $1,232/month, with 21.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Education

16.9% of adults in Jefferson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jefferson has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,316
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density3,856/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born10.2%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$90,391
Per Capita$32,900
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$3,143M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,005

Housing

A+
Home Value$333,000
Rent$1,232
Ownership84.6%
Zillow$459,531
Housing Units1,066
Rent Burden21.3%

Health

Obesity41.2%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,465/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain40.1 in/yr
Elevation237 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score3.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Jefferson was founded in 1870.
The median home in Jefferson was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Mahlon Sweet Field (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
10.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 154 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.