Jefferson County, TX

Living in Jefferson County

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Bikeability 7
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Walkability 9
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Commute 79
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Public Transit 11
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Affordability 72
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Public Safety 25
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Airports 52
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Hospitals 29
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Colleges 48
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Schools 34
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Residents

254k Population +5k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age
20% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
64% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black33%
Caucasian41%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate32%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$9k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty
22  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$113k Median Home Value +$24k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$707 Median Monthly Rent +$186 (2010–19)
52% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$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

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity59%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas40%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Jefferson County

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in Jefferson County

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (50%)(48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump49%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 52 5 0
Feb 56 4 0
Mar 62 4 0
Apr 69 3 0
May 76 5 0
Jun 82 7 0
Jul 84 6 0
Aug 84 5 0
Sep 79 6 0
Oct 71 6 0
Nov 62 4 0
Dec 54 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jefferson County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding65
Tornado20
Coastal Flooding15
Hurricane Force Winds5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Jefferson County, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Jefferson County, TX

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Colleges

Colleges near Jefferson County, TX

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Jefferson County, TX

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Airports

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