Jefferson County, WV
Living in Jefferson County
Bikeability26
Walkability36
Commute10
Public Transit34
Affordability48
Public Safety90
Airports84
Hospitals88
Colleges73
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools26
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
57kPopulation+4.5k (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
32%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
71%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black6%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate31%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$80kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
40 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector67%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$252kMedian Home Value-$3.5k (2010–19)
31%Built 2000 or Later
$830Median Monthly Rent+$189 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity70%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas12%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas3%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Jefferson County
United States45
West Virginia21
Property Crime in Jefferson County
United States48
West Virginia20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump55%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 8 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 35 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jefferson County
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding54
Tornado13
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jefferson County, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jefferson County, WV
Wee Disciples Christian Academy
3 miles, NW
Jefferson Academy
4 miles, W
Faith Christian Academy
11 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Jefferson County, WV
American Public University System
1 miles, S
Catholic Distance University
1 miles, S
Shepherd University
9 miles, N
Shenandoah University
18 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jefferson County, WV
Jefferson Medical Center
1 miles, S
Berkeley Medical Center
13 miles, NW
Winchester Medical Center
19 miles, SW
Meritus Medical Center
24 miles, NE