Jefferson, SD
Living in Jefferson
Bikeability1
Walkability4
Commute86
Public Transit2
Affordability99
Public Safety94
Airports16
Hospitals66
Colleges34
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools84
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
633Population+31 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
57%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate31%
Some College45%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$57kMedian Household Income+$4.2k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-11% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector79%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation32%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office16%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$118kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$405Median Monthly Rent-$114 (2010–19)
79%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached77%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197928%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K47%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity36%
LP gas3%
Utility gas61%
Crime
Violent Crime in Jefferson
United States45
South Dakota31
Sioux City Metro Area28
Union County10
Property Crime in Jefferson
United States48
South Dakota34
Sioux City Metro Area46
Union County12
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 35 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 35 | 1 | 5 |
| Dec | 22 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jefferson
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding57
Tornado27
Blizzard10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jefferson, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jefferson, SD
Sacred Heart School
8 miles, SE
Holy Cross School-Blessed Sacrament Center
10 miles, SE
Boys & Girls Home Family Services
11 miles, SE
Bishop Heelan Catholic High School
11 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Jefferson, SD
Briar Cliff University
9 miles, SE
Morningside College
14 miles, SE
University of South Dakota
22 miles, NW
Wayne State College
34 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jefferson, SD
Dunes Surgical Hospital
8 miles, SE
St Lukes Regional Medical Center
10 miles, SE
Mercyone Siouxland
11 miles, SE
Sanford Vermillion Hospital
22 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Jefferson, SD
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
17 miles, SE
Joe Foss Field
68 miles, N
Eppley Airfield
96 miles, S
Lincoln Airport
122 miles, S