Life in Jefferson City research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Jefferson City over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Jefferson City:
The population in Jefferson City is 8,472.
The median home value in Jefferson City is $303,454.
The median income in Jefferson City is $53,819.
The cost of living in Jefferson City is 87 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Jefferson City is $832.
The unemployment rate in Jefferson City is 8.6%.
The poverty rate in Jefferson City is 21.1%.
The average high in Jefferson City is 68.5° and the average low is 46.8°.
Crime in Jefferson City summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Jefferson City. Key points include:
There were 198 total crimes in Jefferson City in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Jefferson City is 2,230.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Jefferson City is 292.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Jefferson City is 1,937.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Jefferson City is 5.25% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Jefferson City / 100k People |
Tennessee / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 198 | 2,230.5 | 2,624.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 26 | 292.9 | 592.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 11.3 | 58.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 23 | 259.1 | 488.6 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 172 | 1,937.6 | 2,032.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 18 | 202.8 | 251.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 145 | 1,633.4 | 1,443.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 9 | 101.4 | 336.7 | 259.0 |
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 Tennessee. Key points include:
The cost of living in Jefferson City is 87 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 $303,454.
The median income in Jefferson City is $53,819.
| Living Expense | Jefferson City | Tennessee | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 94 | 93 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 88 | 87 | 100 | |
| Housing | 72 | 81 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 83 | 89 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 99 | 95 | 100 | |
The average high in Jefferson City is 68.5° and the average low is 46.8°.
There are 87.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 45.8 inches of precipitation each year with 5.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Jefferson City |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 68.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 87.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 45.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 5.7 |
The current population in Jefferson City is 8,472. The population has increased 4.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8,472 | 1.0% |
| 2022 | 8,391 | 2.7% |
| 2021 | 8,173 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 8,220 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 8,237 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 8,235 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 8,220 | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 8,324 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 8,396 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 8,342 | 2.3% |
| 2013 | 8,155 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 8,118 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 8,106 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 8,096 | - |
85.9% White with 7,276 White residents.
3.3% African American with 277 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 3 American Indian residents.
0.1% Asian with 5 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
1.9% Two Or More with 162 Two Or More residents.
8.8% Hispanic with 749 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Jefferson City | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.9% | 71.5% | 58.2% |
| African American | 3.3% | 15.7% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 1.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 1.9% | 3.3% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 8.8% | 7.1% | 19.0% |
Jefferson City is 52.0% female with 4,406 female residents.
Jefferson City is 48.0% male with 4,066 male residents.
| Gender | Jefferson City | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.0% | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.0% | 49.1% | 49.5% |
6.0% of adults in Jefferson City completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Jefferson City completed 9-12th grade.
39.0% of adults in Jefferson City completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in Jefferson City completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Jefferson City completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Jefferson City completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Jefferson City completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Jefferson City completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Jefferson City completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Jefferson City | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 39.0% | 31.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
5.2% of households in Jefferson City earn Less than $10,000.
8.1% of households in Jefferson City earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.2% of households in Jefferson City earn $15,000 to $24,999.
14.2% of households in Jefferson City earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.1% of households in Jefferson City earn $35,000 to $49,999.
25.3% of households in Jefferson City earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.7% of households in Jefferson City earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.1% of households in Jefferson City earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.2% of households in Jefferson City earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.8% of households in Jefferson City earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Jefferson City | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.2% | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.1% | 4.2% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.2% | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.2% | 7.9% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.1% | 12.4% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 25.3% | 17.4% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.7% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.1% | 16.4% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.2% | 7.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.8% | 8.3% | 12.6% |