At a Glance
Median Income
$90,391
$32,900 per capita
Home Value
$333,000
Zillow: $453,673
Median Rent
$1,232/mo
21.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
81/100K
3,228/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
251 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
3.0 / 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 6.0% (67% 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 $453,673. 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.
Safety & Crime
Jefferson reports 81 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,228/100K.
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 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population3,316
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density3,856/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$90,391
Per Capita$32,900
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$3,143M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,005
Housing
A+
Home Value$333,000
Rent$1,232
Ownership84.6%
Zillow$453,673
Housing Units1,066
Rent Burden21.3%
Crime
F
Violent81/100K
Property3,228/100K
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,465/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain43.0 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
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.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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