Jefferson County, NY
Living in Jefferson County
Bikeability32
Walkability59
Commute91
Public Transit29
Affordability75
Public Safety80
Airports12
Hospitals31
Colleges91
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools62
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
113kPopulation-2.2k (2010–19)
32 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black6%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate35%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$9.3k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty
19 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector58%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military11%
Sales and office18%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked6%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$150kMedian Home Value+$33k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$830Median Monthly Rent+$234 (2010–19)
40%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier33%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene15%
LP gas15%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas40%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Jefferson County
United States45
New York39
Property Crime in Jefferson County
United States48
New York28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 3 | 38 |
| Feb | 19 | 3 | 31 |
| Mar | 28 | 3 | 18 |
| Apr | 42 | 3 | 6 |
| May | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Nov | 36 | 4 | 12 |
| Dec | 24 | 4 | 36 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jefferson County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding19
Tornado3
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jefferson County, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jefferson County, NY
Immaculate Heart Central Jr/Sr High School
6 miles, SE
Faith Fellowship Christian School
8 miles, E
Augustinian Academy
22 miles, E
Crystal Light Mennonite School
28 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Jefferson County, NY
SUNY College at Oswego
45 miles, SW
St Lawrence University
60 miles, NE
Le Moyne College
65 miles, S
Upstate Medical University
66 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jefferson County, NY
Samaritan Medical Center
7 miles, E
Carthage Area Hospital, Inc
23 miles, E
River Hospital Clinics
24 miles, N
Lewis County General Hospital
31 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Jefferson County, NY
Watertown International Airport
2 miles, E
Ogdensburg International Airport
56 miles, NE
Syracuse Hancock International Airport
61 miles, S
Greater Rochester International Airport
101 miles, SW