Jefferson, NC
Living in Jefferson
Bikeability2
Walkability11
Commute98
Public Transit3
Affordability100
Public Safety82
Airports45
Hospitals56
Colleges29
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools53
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.4kPopulation-162 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
55%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over18%
Diversity
Black5%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate35%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$31kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
71%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K39%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K<1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector70%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Sales and office30%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$154kMedian Home Value-$5.5k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$438Median Monthly Rent+$105 (2010–19)
36%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity65%
Fuel oil, kerosene22%
LP gas7%
Utility gas4%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Jefferson
United States45
North Carolina20
Ashe County14
Property Crime in Jefferson
United States48
North Carolina30
Ashe County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 4 | 4 |
| Feb | 36 | 4 | 4 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jefferson
Inland Flooding48
Tornado7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jefferson, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jefferson, NC
Oak Hill Academy
14 miles, NE
Mountain Pathways School
16 miles, SW
Grace Academy
17 miles, SW
Mountain Youth Academy
21 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Jefferson, NC
Appalachian State University
18 miles, SW
Lees-McRae College
29 miles, SW
Emory & Henry College
32 miles, NW
King University
40 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jefferson, NC
Ashe Memorial Hospital
1 miles, E
Watauga Medical Center
18 miles, SW
Johnson County Community Hospital
19 miles, W
Alleghany County Memorial Hospital
21 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Jefferson, NC
Tri-Cities Airport
52 miles, W
Piedmont Triad International Airport
88 miles, E
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
88 miles, S
Asheville Regional Airport
91 miles, SW