Below Average CostSafer than AverageGreater Clark County Schools
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Jeffersonville is a small city of 49,771 in Indiana, with a median household income of $67,566
and a 3.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Jeffersonville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Jeffersonville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Jeffersonville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.0
Jeffersonville's overall cost of living index is 94.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Jeffersonville costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Jeffersonville, IN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$187,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,028
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$67,566
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Jeffersonville's violent crime rate is 322.4 per 100,000 residents
— 15% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
322.4 /100k
Property Crime
1665.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Jeffersonville is served primarily by Greater Clark County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Jeffersonville, IN
National Avg
School District
Greater Clark County Schools
—
Elementary Schools
10
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Jeffersonville sees average highs of 43.3°F in January
and 88.9°F in July,
with 51.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.3 inches of snow per year.
Jeffersonville's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Jeffersonville roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $187,700 and median rent is $1,028/month.
Jeffersonville's violent crime rate is 322.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1665.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Jeffersonville are operated by Greater Clark County Schools.
The district has 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 24.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Jeffersonville, IN has a population of 49,771, a median household income of $67,566, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Jeffersonville averages 43.3°F in January and 88.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.0 inches
with about 4.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Jeffersonville, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 47130.
The population of Jeffersonville, Indiana is 49,771 with a median age of 38.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Jeffersonville: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $187,700, median household income $67,566, crime index 83 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jeffersonville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
