Jefferson, GA
Living in Jefferson
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute27
Public Transit1
Affordability70
Public Safety73
Airports73
Hospitals35
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools67
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation+2.5k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
28%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
73%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black13%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate25%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income+$6.1k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector68%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Military1%
Sales and office23%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$201kMedian Home Value+$21k (2010–19)
55%Built 2000 or Later
$550Median Monthly Rent+$19 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later8%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200941%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity77%
LP gas6%
Utility gas16%
Crime
Violent Crime in Jefferson
United States45
Georgia43
Jackson County22
Property Crime in Jefferson
United States48
Georgia59
Jackson County28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (21%)(76%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump79%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 44 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jefferson
Inland Flooding22
Tornado16
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jefferson, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jefferson, GA
Jackson Trail Christian School
4 miles, SW
Braselton Christian Academy
9 miles, W
Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School
13 miles, SE
Lanier Christian Academy
14 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Jefferson, GA
Brenau University
17 miles, NW
University of Georgia
18 miles, SE
Georgia Gwinnett College
25 miles, SW
Emmanuel College
28 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jefferson, GA
Northridge Medical Center
9 miles, NE
Barrow Regional Medical Center
11 miles, SW
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
17 miles, SE
Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc
17 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Jefferson, GA
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
59 miles, SW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
95 miles, NE
Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field
108 miles, SE
Asheville Regional Airport
108 miles, NE