Jefferson County, NE

Living in Jefferson County

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Bikeability 13
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Walkability 43
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Commute 95
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Public Transit 16
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Affordability 92
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Public Safety 75
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Airports 8
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Hospitals 80
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Colleges 44
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Schools 52
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Residents

7.1k Population -564 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age
18% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
55% Family Households -9% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate37%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household55%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$45k Median Household Income +$1.8k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector66%
Self-employed12%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office22%
Service13%

Commute

Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$84k Median Home Value +$9.6k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$402 Median Monthly Rent +$68 (2010–19)
60% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached90%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier46%

Home Value

Less than $50K28%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity36%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas21%
Utility gas39%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Jefferson County

United States45
Nebraska33

Property Crime in Jefferson County

United States48
Nebraska45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (33%)(62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump69%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 1 5
Feb 29 1 5
Mar 40 2 3
Apr 51 3 1
May 62 5 0
Jun 72 5 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 75 4 0
Sep 66 3 0
Oct 54 2 0
Nov 40 1 2
Dec 27 1 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jefferson County

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding44
Tornado31
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Jefferson County, NE

Private Schools

Private Schools near Jefferson County, NE

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Zion Lutheran School
17 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Jefferson County, NE

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Doane University
33 miles, N
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Union College
49 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Jefferson County, NE

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Hanover Hospital
24 miles, SE

Airports

Airports near Jefferson County, NE

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Lincoln Airport
51 miles, NE
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