Jefferson County, MO

Living in Jefferson County

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 3
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Commute 28
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Public Transit 3
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Affordability 68
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Public Safety 76
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Airports 36
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Hospitals 59
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Colleges 67
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Schools 48
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Residents

224k Population +7.7k (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
73% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate32%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$65k Median Household Income +$8.7k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty
33  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector77%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$162k Median Home Value +$7.1k (2010–19)
23% Built 2000 or Later
$664 Median Monthly Rent +$123 (2010–19)
74% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home11%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity59%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas8%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas30%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Jefferson County

United States45
Missouri53

Property Crime in Jefferson County

United States48
Missouri54

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump65%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 2 3
Feb 36 2 3
Mar 46 4 1
Apr 56 4 0
May 65 5 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 77 3 0
Sep 69 4 0
Oct 58 3 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 35 3 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jefferson County

Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding59
Tornado28
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Jefferson County, MO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Jefferson County, MO

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St Pius X High School
9 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Jefferson County, MO

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Webster University
25 miles, NE
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Logan University
26 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Jefferson County, MO

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Mercy Hospital South
20 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Jefferson County, MO

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