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West Jefferson, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Walker County County
West Jefferson, AL
At a Glance
How West Jefferson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Jefferson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is West Jefferson a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
West Jefferson residents earn a median household income of $36,667 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,640. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,536 business establishments, including 108 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Jefferson is $136,400 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,674. Median rent is $694/month, with 45.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
West Jefferson reports 1,060 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 179% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,701/100K.
Education
6.7% of adults in West Jefferson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Jefferson has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.