Jefferson County, WV

Living in Jefferson County

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Bikeability 26
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Walkability 36
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Commute 10
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Public Transit 34
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Affordability 48
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Public Safety 90
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Airports 84
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Hospitals 88
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Colleges 73
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Schools 26
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Jefferson County, WV

Private Schools

Private Schools near Jefferson County, WV

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Jefferson Academy
4 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Jefferson County, WV

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Shepherd University
9 miles, N
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Shenandoah University
18 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Jefferson County, WV

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Meritus Medical Center
24 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near Jefferson County, WV