Ohio · Metropolitan Area
West Jefferson is a small town in Ohio with a population of 4,250. Residents earn $64,321 per year, which is 14% below the national average.
Based on current data, West Jefferson receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. West Jefferson offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in West Jefferson is $64,321, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. 9.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in West Jefferson is $180,000, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $964 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
West Jefferson is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 24 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,595 per 100,000, 32% above the national average.
14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
West Jefferson experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches, including 18.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.0% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.0% |
| 70% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $64,321 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,328 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,042 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,809 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.6% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,050 |
| County GDP | $2,974M |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Healthcare | 66 |
| Retail | 112 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,935 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.74% |
| Commute Time | 25.1 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |
| Census Median | $180,000 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $259,058 |
| Median List Price | $254,900 |
| Median List Price | $254,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $197 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.2% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $964 |
| 17% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,935 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.74% |
| Obesity | 36.0% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.6% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.4% |
| Depression | 27.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.1% |
| Premature Death | 7,956/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 66 |
| Total Violent | 23.6/100K |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 23.6/100K |
| Total Property | 2,595.0/100K |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 684.1/100K |
| Theft | 1,887.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 23.6/100K |
| Arson | 23.6/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.8 inches |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 18.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 966 ft (294 m) |
| Area | 10.0 sq mi (25.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 425/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9494°N, 83.3084°W |
| County FIPS | 39097 |
Winner: Republican by 43.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.3% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 425/sq mi |
| Total Area | 10.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 66 |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Retail Stores | 112 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 25.1 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |