Jefferson County, PA

Living in Jefferson County

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Bikeability 29
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Walkability 48
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Commute 64
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Public Transit 26
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 96
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Airports 29
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Hospitals 40
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Colleges 73
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Schools 76
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Residents

44k Population -1.4k (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
66% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate51%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$9.2k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector75%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$104k Median Home Value +$24k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$486 Median Monthly Rent +$116 (2010–19)
60% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier32%

Home Value

Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$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

Coal or coke3%
Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas7%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas70%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Jefferson County

United States45
Pennsylvania34

Property Crime in Jefferson County

United States48
Pennsylvania30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump78%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 3 12
Feb 27 2 9
Mar 35 3 7
Apr 46 4 1
May 56 4 0
Jun 65 5 0
Jul 69 4 0
Aug 68 4 0
Sep 60 4 0
Oct 49 3 0
Nov 39 4 2
Dec 29 3 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jefferson County

Inland Flooding41
Tornado11
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Jefferson County, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Jefferson County, PA

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Rock Dump School
7 miles, E
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Bucks Run
8 miles, S
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Highland Park School
10 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Jefferson County, PA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Jefferson County, PA

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Penn Highland Dubois
12 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Jefferson County, PA

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