Jeffersonville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Wayne County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
264 Population 261/sq mi density
$38,750 Median Income $25,679 per capita
$59,000 Home Value $120,091 Zillow
$733 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$38,750 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,000 home value, $733/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Jeffersonville, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,750
48% below
$25,679 per capita
Home Value
$59,000
79% below
Zillow: $120,091
Median Rent
$733/mo
37% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.9%
26% below
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
19.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Jeffersonville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Jeffersonville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
52%
Home Value
21%
Rent
63%
Poverty
153%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
197%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jeffersonville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Jeffersonville residents earn a median household income of $38,750 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,679. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 379 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jeffersonville is $59,000 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,091. Median rent is $733/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Education

24.9% of adults in Jeffersonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jeffersonville has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population264
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density261/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans10.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$38,750
Per Capita$25,679
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty19.0%
County GDP$679M
Avg Weekly Wage$825

Housing

A+
Home Value$59,000
Rent$733
Ownership69.3%
Zillow$120,091
Housing Units132
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,935/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.0 in/yr
Elevation460 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.9%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute19 min
Broadband70.2%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Jeffersonville was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.