At a Glance
Median Income
$49,167
$19,226 per capita
Home Value
$57,600
Zillow: $187,272
Median Rent
$791/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
11.8%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
16.5% smoking rate
How Jewett Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jewett's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jewett a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jewett residents earn a median household income of $49,167 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,226. The unemployment rate stands at 11.8% (228% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 188 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jewett is $57,600 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,272. Median rent is $791/month, with 9.0% 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 1964.
Education
7.8% of adults in Jewett hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jewett has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population296
Median Age48.1 yrs
Density293/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$49,167
Per Capita$19,226
Unemployment11.8%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$1,828M
Avg Weekly Wage$917
Housing
A+
Home Value$57,600
Rent$791
Ownership87.1%
Zillow$187,272
Housing Units110
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,352/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain36.0 in/yr
Elevation584 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute27 min
Broadband80.2%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Jewett was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.