Jefferson, IA

Living in Jefferson

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Bikeability 49
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Walkability 50
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Commute 88
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 79
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Airports 40
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Hospitals 75
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Colleges 73
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Schools 95
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Residents

4.1k Population -223 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
21% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
56% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over13%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate39%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$46k Median Household Income +$3.3k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
78% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office18%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van87%
Walked4%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$94k Median Home Value +$11k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$493 Median Monthly Rent +$113 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied -13% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier26%

Home Value

Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K<1%
$400K to $499K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity26%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas73%

Crime

Violent Crime in Jefferson

United States45
Iowa35
Greene County15

Property Crime in Jefferson

United States48
Iowa43
Greene County37

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (47%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump56%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 20 1 7
Feb 24 1 7
Mar 36 2 5
Apr 49 4 2
May 60 5 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 74 5 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 51 3 0
Nov 37 2 2
Dec 23 1 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jefferson

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding25
Tornado18
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Jefferson, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Jefferson, IA

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St Patrick School
19 miles, SE
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Woodward Academy
25 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Jefferson, IA

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Iowa State University
38 miles, E
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Drake University
47 miles, SE
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Grand View University
48 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Jefferson, IA

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Dallas County Hospital
19 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Jefferson, IA

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Eppley Airfield
92 miles, SW
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