What are the schools like in Jefferson, WV?

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

What is the median household income in Jefferson?

The median household income in Jefferson, WV is $38,533 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Jefferson, WV?

Jefferson has an average high temperature of 41.7°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 31.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Jefferson, WV affordable or expensive?

Jefferson's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Jefferson is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $84,500 and the median rent is $720 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Jefferson, WV?

Jefferson has a violent crime rate of 207.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1543.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Jefferson, WV a Good Place to Live?

Jefferson is a small town of 635 in West Virginia, with a median household income of $38,533 . Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

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

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

All 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: 88.3

Jefferson's overall cost of living index is 88.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Jefferson costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Jefferson, WV	National Avg
Median Home Value	$84,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$720	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	38.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$38,533	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Jefferson's violent crime rate is 207.7 per 100,000 residents — 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

207.7 /100k

Property Crime

1543.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Jefferson, WV	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	4.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Jefferson sees average highs of 41.7°F in January and 85.6°F in July, with 48.2 inches of annual precipitation and 31.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Jefferson, WV
Average High — January	41.7°F
Average High — July	85.6°F
Annual Precipitation	48.2"
Annual Snowfall	31.5"

Demographics

Metric	Jefferson, WV	National Avg
Population	635	—
Median Age	40.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	73.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	20.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	14.3%	22.2%
65 and over	21.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Jefferson vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jefferson, WV affordable or expensive?

Jefferson's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Jefferson roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $84,500 and median rent is $720/month.

What is the crime rate in Jefferson, WV?

Jefferson's violent crime rate is 207.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1543.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Jefferson?

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

Is Jefferson, WV a good place to live?

Jefferson, WV has a population of 635, a median household income of $38,533, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Jefferson?

Jefferson averages 41.7°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.2 inches with about 31.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Jefferson?

The population of Jefferson, West Virginia is 635 with a median age of 40.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Jefferson?

Key numbers for living in Jefferson: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $84,500, median household income $38,533, crime index 62 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jefferson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.