Jefferson, GA

Living in Jefferson

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 27
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 70
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Public Safety 73
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Airports 73
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Hospitals 35
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Colleges 32
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Schools 67
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Residents

11k Population +2.5k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
28% College-Educated -4% (2010–19)
73% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black13%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate25%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$58k Median Household Income +$6.1k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
33  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector68%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Military1%
Sales and office23%
Service14%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$201k Median Home Value +$21k (2010–19)
55% Built 2000 or Later
$550 Median Monthly Rent +$19 (2010–19)
63% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later8%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200941%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke1%
Electricity77%
LP gas6%
Utility gas16%

Crime

Violent Crime in Jefferson

United States45
Georgia43
Jackson County22

Property Crime in Jefferson

United States48
Georgia59
Jackson County28

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (21%)(76%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump79%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 40 5 0
Feb 44 5 0
Mar 51 5 0
Apr 59 3 0
May 67 4 0
Jun 75 4 0
Jul 78 5 0
Aug 77 4 0
Sep 71 4 0
Oct 60 4 0
Nov 51 4 0
Dec 42 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jefferson

Inland Flooding22
Tornado16
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Jefferson, GA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Jefferson, GA

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Colleges

Colleges near Jefferson, GA

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Brenau University
17 miles, NW
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University of Georgia
18 miles, SE
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Emmanuel College
28 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Jefferson, GA

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Airports

Airports near Jefferson, GA

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