Jefferson, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Putnam County County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
653 Population 1,979/sq mi density
$76,900 Home Value $112,781 Zillow
$621 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Jefferson, WV

At a Glance

Home Value
$76,900
73% below
Zillow: $112,781
Median Rent
$621/mo
47% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
87% below
81.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
54.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.2%
38% above
24.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°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)

Home Value
27%
Rent
53%
Poverty
440%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jefferson a Good Place to Live?

F
1.4 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jefferson is $76,900 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,781. Median rent is $621/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Education

4.5% of adults in Jefferson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 81.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jefferson has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population653
Median Age30.5 yrs
Density1,979/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans2.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$18,457
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty54.5%
County GDP$3,832M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,238

Housing

Home Value$76,900
Rent$621
Ownership31.5%
Zillow$112,781
Housing Units314
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity44.2%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking24.7%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death9,065/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain46.2 in/yr
Elevation587 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+81.6%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute18 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Jefferson was founded in 1997.
The median home in Jefferson was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.