West Jefferson is a small town of 4,186 in Ohio, with a median household income of $63,750
and a 2.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
West Jefferson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether West Jefferson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All West 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: 94.5
West Jefferson's overall cost of living index is 94.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in West Jefferson costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
West Jefferson, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$160,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$888
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
West Jefferson's violent crime rate is 43.4 per 100,000 residents
— 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
43.4 /100k
Property Crime
1063.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
West Jefferson is served primarily by Jefferson Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
West Jefferson, OH
National Avg
School District
Jefferson Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
West Jefferson sees average highs of 33.2°F in January
and 82.2°F in July,
with 40.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 24.0 inches of snow per year.
West Jefferson's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes West Jefferson roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $160,900 and median rent is $888/month.
West Jefferson's violent crime rate is 43.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1063.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in West Jefferson are operated by Jefferson Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 14.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
West Jefferson, OH has a population of 4,186, a median household income of $63,750, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%.
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.
West Jefferson averages 33.2°F in January and 82.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.1 inches
with about 24.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
West Jefferson, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43162.
The population of West Jefferson, Ohio is 4,186 with a median age of 46.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in West Jefferson: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $160,900, median household income $63,750, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare West Jefferson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
