At a Glance
Median Income
$36,667
$24,640 per capita
Home Value
$136,400
Zillow: $154,980
Median Rent
$694/mo
45.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
18.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Jefferson a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 2.5% (31% 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 $154,980. 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.
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 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population527
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density282/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$36,667
Per Capita$24,640
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$2,568M
Avg Weekly Wage$936
Housing
A+
Home Value$136,400
Rent$694
Ownership92.3%
Zillow$154,980
Housing Units279
Rent Burden45.0%
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death18,377/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain65.7 in/yr
Elevation412 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Commute28 min
Broadband81.7%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in West Jefferson was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 108 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.