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West Jefferson, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Ashe County County
West Jefferson, NC
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 $54,306 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,260. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 772 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Jefferson is $217,900 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $339,410. Median rent is $517/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
West Jefferson reports 153 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,339/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.5% of adults in West Jefferson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Jefferson has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.