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Jeffersonville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Wayne County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
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 293 sunny days/yr
431 Violent Crime/100K 2,311 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$38,750 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,000 home value, $733/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
431 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
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
Violent Crime
431/100K
13% above
2,311/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.9%
26% below
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
19.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 sunny days/yr

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
136%
Crime
113%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jeffersonville 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

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 4.9% (36% 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.

Safety & Crime

Jeffersonville reports 431 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,311/100K.

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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population264
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density261/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$38,750
Per Capita$25,679
Unemployment4.9%
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%

Crime

F
Violent431/100K
Property2,311/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.