Jefferson, ME
Living in Jefferson
Bikeability1
Walkability5
Commute38
Public Transit2
Affordability68
Public Safety87
Airports28
Hospitals78
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools50
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.6kPopulation+97 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
74%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate38%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$62kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector58%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office12%
Service27%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$184kMedian Home Value+$9k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$830Median Monthly Rent+$254 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached90%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity4%
Fuel oil, kerosene60%
LP gas7%
Wood26%
Crime
Violent Crime in Jefferson
United States45
Maine15
Lincoln County15
Property Crime in Jefferson
United States48
Maine27
Lincoln County19
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump47%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 3 | 19 |
| Feb | 22 | 3 | 15 |
| Mar | 31 | 4 | 13 |
| Apr | 43 | 4 | 4 |
| May | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 5 | 2 |
| Dec | 26 | 4 | 15 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jefferson
Inland Flooding36
Tornado3
Coastal Flooding22
Blizzard6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jefferson, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jefferson, ME
Coastal Christian School
5 miles, SE
Damariscotta Montessori School
6 miles, S
Juniper Hill School
9 miles, SW
Lincoln Academy
9 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Jefferson, ME
Purdue University Global-Augusta
18 miles, NW
University of Maine at Augusta
18 miles, NW
Thomas College
26 miles, N
Colby College
28 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jefferson, ME
Lincolnhealth
10 miles, S
Maine General Medical Center
19 miles, NW
Penobscot Bay Medical Center
21 miles, E
Mid Coast Hospital
26 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Jefferson, ME
Portland International Jetport
54 miles, SW
Bangor International Airport
55 miles, NE
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
100 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
129 miles, SW