Jefferson, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Chesterfield County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
753 Population 418/sq mi density
$35,227 Median Income $27,218 per capita
$125,700 Home Value $194,501 Zillow
$295 Median Rent 25.7% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$35,227 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$125,700 home value, $295/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Jefferson, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,227
53% below
$27,218 per capita
Home Value
$125,700
55% below
Zillow: $194,501
Median Rent
$295/mo
75% below
25.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
63% below
81.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
78% above
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
38% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°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
47%
Home Value
45%
Rent
25%
Poverty
126%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
178%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jefferson a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 $35,227 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,218. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 792 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jefferson is $125,700 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $194,501. Median rent is $295/month, with 25.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Education

12.4% of adults in Jefferson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 81.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jefferson has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population753
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density418/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$35,227
Per Capita$27,218
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$1,902M
Avg Weekly Wage$946

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,700
Rent$295
Ownership74.1%
Zillow$194,501
Housing Units370
Rent Burden25.7%

Health

Obesity44.3%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death14,470/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation396 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+81.0%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute25 min
Broadband72.2%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Jefferson was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Hartsville Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.