Jefferson County, IA
Living in Jefferson County
Bikeability47
Walkability73
Commute99
Public Transit33
Affordability87
Public Safety89
Airports20
Hospitals73
Colleges39
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools95
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
18kPopulation+1.5k (2010–19)
43 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
31%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black7%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate28%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$3.5k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty
16 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector71%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office17%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van79%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked8%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$118kMedian Home Value+$26k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$512Median Monthly Rent+$108 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier30%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas24%
Utility gas53%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Jefferson County
United States45
Iowa35
Property Crime in Jefferson County
United States48
Iowa43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump46%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 28 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 39 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 27 | 2 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jefferson County
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding42
Tornado20
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jefferson County, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jefferson County, IA
Maharishi School
1 miles, N
Mt Pleasant Christian School
23 miles, E
Seton Catholic Elementary School
23 miles, W
St James School
25 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Jefferson County, IA
Maharishi University of Management
1 miles, N
Iowa Wesleyan University
22 miles, E
William Penn University
41 miles, NW
University of Iowa
51 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jefferson County, IA
Jefferson County Health Center
1 miles, S
Van Buren County Hospital
19 miles, S
Henry County Health Center
22 miles, E
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
23 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Jefferson County, IA
The Eastern Iowa Airport
62 miles, N
Quad City International Airport
82 miles, E
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
84 miles, SE
Des Moines International Airport
95 miles, NW