Jefferson County, KS
Living in Jefferson County
Bikeability2
Walkability9
Commute35
Public Transit3
Affordability69
Public Safety87
Airports50
Hospitals72
Colleges42
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools20
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
19kPopulation-169 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
71%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate40%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$65kMedian Household Income+$8k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty
31 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector63%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$151kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$534Median Monthly Rent+$103 (2010–19)
76%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas35%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas38%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Jefferson County
United States45
Kansas56
Property Crime in Jefferson County
United States48
Kansas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 33 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 2 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 31 | 2 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jefferson County
Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding64
Tornado23
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jefferson County, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jefferson County, KS
Genesis Christian School
18 miles, SE
Prairie Moon Waldorf School
18 miles, SE
Veritas Christian School
19 miles, S
Holy Family Catholic School
19 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Jefferson County, KS
University of Kansas
21 miles, S
Washburn University
23 miles, SW
University of Saint Mary
25 miles, E
Benedictine College
27 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jefferson County, KS
Fw Huston Medical Center
8 miles, NE
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
19 miles, S
Stormont Vail Hospital
22 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Jefferson County, KS
Kansas City International Airport
36 miles, E
Manhattan Regional Airport
70 miles, W
Salina Regional Airport
126 miles, W
Lincoln Airport
133 miles, NW