Jefferson, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Marion County County
Jefferson, TX
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 $40,865 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,413. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 172 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jefferson is $143,800 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,527. Median rent is $721/month, with 30.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Jefferson reports 272 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,716/100K.
Education
26.7% of adults in Jefferson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jefferson has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches.