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Jefferson, NC
North Carolina · Ashe County
Jefferson is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 1,852. Residents earn $35,938 per year, which is 52% below the national average.
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
1,852
Population
878/sq mi density
$35,938
Median Income
$21,674 per capita
$186,300
Home Value
$350,804 Zillow
$688
Median Rent
28.9% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
62
Violent Crime/100K
804 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$35,938 median income, 2.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$186,300 home value, $688/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
62 violent crimes/100K (84% below avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
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Historic Markers
2
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Mines
2
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Historic Markers Near Jefferson, NC
2 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Jefferson, NC.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Ore Knob Mine | Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 88 and Little Peak Creek Road (Local Road 1595) on State Highway 88. |
| Asa Gray | Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street (State Highway 88) and Cherry Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street. |