Jefferson County, MO
Living in Jefferson County
Bikeability2
Walkability3
Commute28
Public Transit3
Affordability68
Public Safety76
Airports36
Hospitals59
Colleges67
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools48
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
224kPopulation+7.7k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
73%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate32%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$65kMedian Household Income+$8.7k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty
33 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector77%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$162kMedian Home Value+$7.1k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$664Median Monthly Rent+$123 (2010–19)
74%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home11%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity59%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas8%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas30%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Jefferson County
United States45
Missouri53
Property Crime in Jefferson County
United States48
Missouri54
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 2 | 3 |
| Feb | 36 | 2 | 3 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jefferson County
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding59
Tornado28
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jefferson County, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jefferson County, MO
Good Shepherd Catholic School
2 miles, SW
Twin City Christian Academy
8 miles, E
St Pius X High School
9 miles, SE
Victory Christian Academy
13 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Jefferson County, MO
Webster University
25 miles, NE
Kenrick Glennon Seminary
26 miles, NE
Logan University
26 miles, N
Maryville University of Saint Louis
27 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jefferson County, MO
Mercy Hospital Jefferson
9 miles, SE
Ssm St Clare Health Center
19 miles, N
Mercy Hospital South
20 miles, NE
St Luke's Des Peres Hospital
23 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Jefferson County, MO
St Louis Lambert International Airport
35 miles, N
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
43 miles, NE
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
89 miles, SE
Columbia Regional Airport
99 miles, NW