Jefferson City is a small town of 480 in Montana, with a median household income of N/A
.
Strengths:
Jefferson City stands out for short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Jefferson City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Jefferson City city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Jefferson City metro area.
Metric
Jefferson City, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$269,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
89.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Jefferson City's violent crime rate is 155.5 per 100,000 residents
— 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
155.5 /100k
Property Crime
646.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
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Jefferson City, MT
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
34.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Jefferson City sees average highs of 35.4°F in January
and 81.4°F in July,
with 17.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 37.2 inches of snow per year.
Jefferson City has a median home value of $269,600 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.
Jefferson City's violent crime rate is 155.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 646.4 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.
Jefferson City, MT has a population of 480, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Jefferson City averages 35.4°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.8 inches
with about 37.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Jefferson City, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59638.
The population of Jefferson City, Montana is 480 with a median age of 38.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Jefferson City: median home $269,600, median household income N/A, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jefferson City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.