West Jefferson, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Madison County County
West Jefferson, OH
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 $64,321 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,328. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,050 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Jefferson is $180,000 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,567. Median rent is $964/month, with 29.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
West Jefferson reports 43 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,064/100K.
Education
14.3% of adults in West Jefferson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Jefferson has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.