What are the schools like in Old Jefferson, LA?

School district data for Old Jefferson is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Old Jefferson?

The median household income in Old Jefferson, LA is $88,137 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.

What is the weather like in Old Jefferson, LA?

Old Jefferson has an average high temperature of 60.7°F in January and 90.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

Old Jefferson, LA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Old Jefferson, LA affordable or expensive?

Old Jefferson's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Old Jefferson is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $205,000 and the median rent is $1,220 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Old Jefferson, LA?

Old Jefferson has a violent crime rate of 175.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1420.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Old Jefferson, LA a Good Place to Live?

Old Jefferson is a small town of 8,162 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $88,137 and a 4.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Old Jefferson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Old Jefferson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Old Jefferson 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: 90.8

Old Jefferson's overall cost of living index is 90.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Old Jefferson costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Old Jefferson, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$205,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,220	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$88,137	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Old Jefferson's violent crime rate is 175.4 per 100,000 residents — 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

175.4 /100k

Property Crime

1420.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Old Jefferson, LA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	53.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Old Jefferson sees average highs of 60.7°F in January and 90.6°F in July, with 64.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Old Jefferson, LA
Average High — January	60.7°F
Average High — July	90.6°F
Annual Precipitation	64.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Old Jefferson, LA	National Avg
Population	8,162	—
Median Age	35.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	67.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	18.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.2%	18.9%
Asian	3.8%	6.3%
Under 18	23.1%	22.2%
65 and over	21.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Shenandoah, LA 2 mi Village St. George, LA 4 mi Inniswold, LA 4 mi Oak Hills Place, LA 5 mi Prairieville, LA 5 mi

Old Jefferson vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Old Jefferson, LA affordable or expensive?

Old Jefferson's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Old Jefferson roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $205,000 and median rent is $1,220/month.

What is the crime rate in Old Jefferson, LA?

Old Jefferson's violent crime rate is 175.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1420.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Old Jefferson?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Old Jefferson, LA a good place to live?

Old Jefferson, LA has a population of 8,162, a median household income of $88,137, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. 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.

What is the weather like in Old Jefferson?

Old Jefferson averages 60.7°F in January and 90.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 64.8 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Old Jefferson?

The population of Old Jefferson, Louisiana is 8,162 with a median age of 35.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Old Jefferson?

Key numbers for living in Old Jefferson: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $205,000, median household income $88,137, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Old Jefferson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.