Jefferson, WI
Living in Jefferson
Bikeability24
Walkability10
Commute67
Public Transit4
Affordability73
Public Safety78
Airports62
Hospitals99
Colleges64
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Schools23
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Residents
8kPopulation+78 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated
64%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate36%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector76%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office19%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$162kMedian Home Value+$7.2k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$664Median Monthly Rent+$100 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K34%
$150K to $199K30%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas78%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Jefferson
United States45
Wisconsin35
Jefferson County20
Property Crime in Jefferson
United States48
Wisconsin37
Jefferson County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump55%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 11 |
| Feb | 23 | 1 | 9 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 36 | 3 | 2 |
| Dec | 23 | 2 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jefferson
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding31
Tornado14
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jefferson, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jefferson, WI
St Johns Lutheran School
0 miles, NE
St John the Baptist Catholic School
0 miles, NE
St Paul's Lutheran School
6 miles, S
St Peters Lutheran School
6 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Jefferson, WI
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
12 miles, S
Maranatha Baptist University
14 miles, N
Carroll University
29 miles, E
University of Wisconsin-Madison
30 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jefferson, WI
Fort Memorial Hospital
5 miles, S
Watertown Memorial Hospital
15 miles, N
Edgerton Hospital and Health Services
17 miles, SW
Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital
18 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Jefferson, WI
Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
28 miles, W
General Mitchell International Airport
46 miles, E
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
58 miles, S
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
84 miles, SE