At a Glance
Median Income
$40,865
$26,413 per capita
Home Value
$143,800
Zillow: $153,079
Median Rent
$721/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
308/100K
617/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.7%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
18.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
308 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 5.2% (44% 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 $153,079. 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 308 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 617/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 53.
Data Overview
People
Population2,111
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density474/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$40,865
Per Capita$26,413
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty18.5%
County GDP$393M
Avg Weekly Wage$841
Housing
A+
Home Value$143,800
Rent$721
Ownership52.0%
Zillow$153,079
Housing Units1,150
Rent Burden30.4%
Crime
F
Violent308/100K
Property617/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault257/100K
Burglary514/100K
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death14,249/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain49.7 in/yr
AQI53 (Moderate)
Elevation221 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.7%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute23 min
Broadband74.0%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Jefferson was founded in 1841.
The median home in Jefferson was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is East Texas Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.