Jefferson, NC

Living in Jefferson

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 11
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Commute 98
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Public Transit 3
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 82
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Airports 45
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Hospitals 56
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Colleges 29
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Schools 53
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Residents

1.4k Population -162 (2010–19)
49  y Median Age -3 (2010–19)
15% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
55% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over18%

Diversity

Black5%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school20%
High school graduate35%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household55%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$31k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
71% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
17  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K39%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K<1%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector70%
Self-employed12%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Sales and office30%
Service23%

Commute

Car, truck, or van91%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$154k Median Home Value -$5.5k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$438 Median Monthly Rent +$105 (2010–19)
36% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity65%
Fuel oil, kerosene22%
LP gas7%
Utility gas4%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Jefferson

United States45
North Carolina20
Ashe County14

Property Crime in Jefferson

United States48
North Carolina30
Ashe County21

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump69%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 33 4 4
Feb 36 4 4
Mar 43 4 1
Apr 52 4 1
May 60 5 0
Jun 68 4 0
Jul 72 5 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 64 4 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 45 4 0
Dec 36 4 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jefferson

Inland Flooding48
Tornado7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Jefferson, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Jefferson, NC

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Oak Hill Academy
14 miles, NE
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Grace Academy
17 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Jefferson, NC

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Lees-McRae College
29 miles, SW
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Emory & Henry College
32 miles, NW
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King University
40 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Jefferson, NC

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Watauga Medical Center
18 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Jefferson, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
52 miles, W
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