About Jefferson County

Jefferson is a county in the Iowa City Metropolitan area. It has a population of 15,785 and a population density of 42, which is 55% below the national average. It has a median age of 44, which is 13 years above the Iowa City Metro median age and 5 years above the national average.


Jefferson County has a median home value of $173,815, which is 44% below the Metro average.The average rent of $962 is 19% below the metro average rent and 54% below the national average rent The average household income in Jefferson County is $52,210 , which is 27% below the Metro average household income and 33% below the national average of household income.

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$173,815Median Home Value
$313,124 Iowa City Metro Area
$962Median Rent
$1,188 Iowa City Metro Area

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Jefferson County's population is made up of 46% married, 30% single, 17% divorced and 7% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 44%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 26%. Homeowners make up 65% of the population in Jefferson County.

15,785Population
180,088 Iowa City Metro Area
42Population Density
  • 53% Male
  • 47% Female
44 Median Age
31 Iowa City Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Jefferson County is $36,111. The Median Household Income is $52,210

$36,111Income Per Capita
$43,711 Iowa City Metro Area
$52,210Median Household Income
$71,905 Iowa City Metro Area
14% Poverty Rate
16% Iowa City Metro Area
5% Unemployment Rate
2% Iowa City Metro Area
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Amenities in Jefferson County
Trader Joe’s
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
Distance from Downtown 0.5 Miles
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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$173,815Median Home Value
$313,124 Iowa City Metro Area
$962Median Rent
$1,188 Iowa City Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Iowa City Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
35%
Home Owners
65%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers:July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters:January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains:Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow:Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Polk Township crime index is 82 which is lower than the national average.

82
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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