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About Jefferson County

Jefferson is a county in the St. Louis Metropolitan area. It has a population of 231,230 and a population density of 342, which is 72% above the national average. It has a median age of 40, which is 1 year above the St. Louis Metro median age and 1 year above the national average.


Jefferson County has a median home value of $253,967, which is 3% above the Metro average.The average rent of $1,377 is 4% above the metro average rent and 34% below the national average rent The average household income in Jefferson County is $81,843 , which is 4% above the Metro average household income and 5% above the national average of household income.

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$253,967Median Home Value
$247,132 St. Louis Metro Area
$1,377Median Rent
$1,318 St. Louis Metro Area

Towns of Jefferson County

Pevely, MO
Horine, MO
River View Township, MO
Imperial Township, MO
Windsor Township, MO
High Ridge Township, MO
Plattin Township, MO
Byrnes Mill, MO
Parkdale, MO
Imperial, MO
Hillsboro, MO
Cedar Hill, MO
High Ridge, MO
Lake Tekakwitha, MO
Cedar Hill Lakes, MO
Kimmswick, MO
Peaceful Village, MO
LaBarque Creek, MO
Scotsdale, MO
Barnhart, MO
Joachim Township, MO
Olympian Village, MO
Herculaneum, MO
Crystal City, MO
Central Township, MO
Arnold, MO
Festus, MO
De Soto, MO
Valle Township, MO
Big River Township, MO
Meramec Township, MO
Rock Township, MO
Murphy, MO
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Demographics

Jefferson County's population is made up of 57% married, 28% single, 11% divorced and 4% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 38%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 25%. Homeowners make up 85% of the population in Jefferson County.

231,230Population
2,795,504 St. Louis Metro Area
342Population Density
  • 50% Male
  • 50% Female
40 Median Age
39 St. Louis Metro Area
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Employment

The Per Capita income in Jefferson County is $39,258. The Median Household Income is $81,843

$39,258Income Per Capita
$44,804 St. Louis Metro Area
$81,843Median Household Income
$78,224 St. Louis Metro Area
10% Poverty Rate
10% St. Louis Metro Area
3% Unemployment Rate
4% St. Louis Metro Area
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Amenities in Jefferson County
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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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See Detailed Amenities Data for Jefferson County
$253,967Median Home Value
$247,132 St. Louis Metro Area
$1,377Median Rent
$1,318 St. Louis Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 St. Louis Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
15%
Home Owners
85%
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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
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