Jefferson County, WV
Living in Jefferson County
Bikeability
26
Walkability
36
Commute
10
Public Transit
34
Affordability
48
Public Safety
90
Airports
84
Hospitals
88
Colleges
73
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
26
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
57k
Population
+4.5k (2010–19)
41 y
Median Age
+3 (2010–19)
32%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
71%
Family Households
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black6%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate31%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$80k
Median Household Income
+$15k (2010–19)
90%
Above Poverty
-2% (2010–19)
40 mi
Average Commute
87%
Lived Here Last Year
-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector67%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$252k
Median Home Value
-$3.5k (2010–19)
31%
Built 2000 or Later
$830
Median Monthly Rent
+$189 (2010–19)
69%
Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity70%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas12%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas3%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Jefferson County
United States45
West Virginia21
Property Crime in Jefferson County
United States48
West Virginia20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump55%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 32 | 3 | 8 |
Feb | 35 | 3 | 8 |
Mar | 43 | 4 | 3 |
Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 74 | 3 | 0 |
Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 45 | 3 | 1 |
Dec | 35 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jefferson County
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding54
Tornado13
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jefferson County, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jefferson County, WV
Wee Disciples Christian Academy
3 miles, NW
Jefferson Academy
4 miles, W
Faith Christian Academy
11 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Jefferson County, WV
American Public University System
1 miles, S
Catholic Distance University
1 miles, S
Shepherd University
9 miles, N
Shenandoah University
18 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jefferson County, WV
Jefferson Medical Center
1 miles, S
Berkeley Medical Center
13 miles, NW
Winchester Medical Center
19 miles, SW
Meritus Medical Center
24 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Jefferson County, WV
Washington Dulles International Airport
33 miles, SE
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
54 miles, SE