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Crime in Jefferson City summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Jefferson City. Key points include:
There were 1,010 total crimes in Jefferson City in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Jefferson City is 2,373.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Jefferson City is 333.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Jefferson City is 2,039.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Jefferson City is 11.98% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Jefferson City Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Jefferson City / 100k People |
Missouri / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,010 | 2,373.1 | 2,403.3 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 142 | 333.6 | 462.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 13 | 30.5 | 51.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 89 | 209.1 | 357.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 868 | 2,039.4 | 1,941.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 60 | 141.0 | 236.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 761 | 1,788.0 | 1,306.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 47 | 110.4 | 398.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Jefferson City summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Jefferson City. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Missouri. Key points include:
The cost of living in Jefferson City is 92 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Jefferson City is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Jefferson City is $272,648.
The median income in Jefferson City is $66,371.
Jefferson City's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Jefferson City Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Jefferson City | Missouri | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 82 | 76 | 100 |
| Housing | 93 | 95 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 94 | 100 |
| Utilities | 93 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Jefferson City, MO Weather
The average high in Jefferson City is 66.0° and the average low is 44.7°.
There are 71.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 43.1 inches of precipitation each year with 12.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Jefferson City |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 71.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 43.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 12.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Jefferson City Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Jefferson City
The current population in Jefferson City is 42,488. The population has increased 0.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42,488 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 42,565 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 42,644 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 43,076 | 1.0% |
| 2020 | 42,670 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 42,919 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 43,013 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 43,092 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 43,143 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 43,186 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 43,184 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 43,202 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 42,983 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 42,749 | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 42,374 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Jefferson City
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Jefferson City is:
71.4% White with 30,343 White residents.
16.0% African American with 6,778 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 109 American Indian residents.
2.4% Asian with 1,026 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 5 Hawaiian residents.
1.1% Other with 477 Other residents.
4.9% Two Or More with 2,067 Two Or More residents.
4.0% Hispanic with 1,683 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Jefferson City | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.4% | 76.3% | 57.4% |
| African American | 16.0% | 10.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 2.1% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.9% | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.0% | 5.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Jefferson City
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Jefferson City is 48.9% female with 20,773 female residents.
Jefferson City is 51.1% male with 21,715 male residents.
| Gender | Jefferson City | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Jefferson City for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Jefferson City completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Jefferson City completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Jefferson City completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Jefferson City completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Jefferson City completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Jefferson City completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Jefferson City completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Jefferson City completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Jefferson City completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Jefferson City | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Jefferson City, Missouri
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5.7% of households in Jefferson City earn Less than $10,000.
3.3% of households in Jefferson City earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.1% of households in Jefferson City earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.5% of households in Jefferson City earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.6% of households in Jefferson City earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.7% of households in Jefferson City earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.8% of households in Jefferson City earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.7% of households in Jefferson City earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.6% of households in Jefferson City earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.0% of households in Jefferson City earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Jefferson City | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.7% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.3% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.1% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.5% | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.6% | 11.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.7% | 17.4% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.8% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.7% | 17.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.6% | 8.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.0% | 8.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
