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Jefferson, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Chesterfield County County
Jefferson, SC
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 $35,227 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,218. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% 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 $189,537. 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.
Safety & Crime
Jefferson reports 1,203 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 217% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,052/100K.
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. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.