Jeffers is a small town of 324 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $45,250
and a 13.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Jeffers stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Jeffers is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Jeffers 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: 88.4
Jeffers's overall cost of living index is 88.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Jeffers costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Jeffers, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$73,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$643
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
87.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$45,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Jeffers's violent crime rate is 187.6 per 100,000 residents
— 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
187.6 /100k
Property Crime
455.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Jeffers, MN
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
81.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Jeffers sees average highs of 25.3°F in January
and 84.3°F in July,
with 31.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 43.5 inches of snow per year.
Jeffers's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Jeffers roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $73,100 and median rent is $643/month.
Jeffers's violent crime rate is 187.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 455.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Jeffers, MN has a population of 324, a median household income of $45,250, and an unemployment rate of 13.3%.
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.
Jeffers averages 25.3°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.7 inches
with about 43.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Jeffers, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56145.
The population of Jeffers, Minnesota is 324 with a median age of 45.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Jeffers: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $73,100, median household income $45,250, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jeffers side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.