About Jefferson County

Jefferson is a county in the Jackson Metropolitan area. It has a population of 7,207 and a population density of 14, which is 85% below the national average. It has a median age of 41, which is 5 years above the Jackson Metro median age and 2 years above the national average.


Jefferson County has a median home value of $103,910, which is 46% below the Metro average. The average household income in Jefferson County is $31,544 , which is 46% below the Metro average household income and 59% below the national average of household income.

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$103,910Median Home Value
$192,692 Jackson Metro Area

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Jefferson County's population is made up of 32% married, 47% single, 9% divorced and 11% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 40%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 25%. Homeowners make up 72% of the population in Jefferson County.

7,207Population
609,582 Jackson Metro Area
14Population Density
  • 48% Male
  • 52% Female
41 Median Age
36 Jackson Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Jefferson County is $19,366. The Median Household Income is $31,544

$19,366Income Per Capita
$33,670 Jackson Metro Area
$31,544Median Household Income
$58,592 Jackson Metro Area
32% Poverty Rate
16% Jackson Metro Area
5% Unemployment Rate
5% Jackson 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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$103,910Median Home Value
$192,692 Jackson Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Jackson Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
28%
Home Owners
72%
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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

Fayette crime index is 136 which is higher than the national average.

136
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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