Jefferson County, Illinois
Among the top 10% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 9% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 3% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 68% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 64% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 90% of US counties
- top 16% for violent crime
- top 17% for amenities nearby
- bottom 8% for property tax rate
Jefferson County is a county in Illinois with about 37,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and F for weather. Standout strengths include violent crime, amenities nearby, and commute time. It rates lower on sales tax and property tax rate.
Official websitejeffersoncounty.illinois.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.7 in2.8 in
muggy 94%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$58k43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$50kbetter than 21% of US counties
Home Value$115k22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$838better than 46% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 62% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.72%better than 8% of US counties
Income Tax5.00%better than 46% of US counties
Sales Tax8.86%better than 15% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.31%better than 22% of US counties
Unemployment6.5%better than 21% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)33°F47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)78°F57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation45.2 in55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall10.0 inbetter than 54% of US counties
Sunny Days217 daysbetter than 29% of US counties
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 28% of US counties
Comfortable Days64 daysbetter than 19% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk77.2better than 22% of US counties
School Quality65.0better than 68% of US counties
Violent Crime287/100kbetter than 84% of US counties
Property Crime516/100kbetter than 72% of US counties
Community
Population37,04360th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.248th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2648th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0682nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4659th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)84.3%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)6.5%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.9%30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.0%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.3%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 83% of US counties
Walkability5.6/20better than 34% of US counties
Airport Distance84 mibetter than 58% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.5%better than 57% of US counties
Amenities Nearby8.91better than 83% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 81% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Jefferson County an affordable place to live?
- Jefferson County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $50k, better than 21% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Jefferson County?
- The median home value in Jefferson County is $115k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Jefferson County?
- Median household income in Jefferson County is $58k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Jefferson County?
- Median gross rent in Jefferson County is $838 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Jefferson County safe?
- Jefferson County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 287/100k (better than 84%). Property crime is 516/100k.
- What is the weather like in Jefferson County?
- Jefferson County averages 78°F in July and 33°F in January, with 45.2 in of annual precipitation and about 217 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Jefferson County?
- Public-school quality in Jefferson County is above average, scoring better than 68% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Jefferson County?
- The average one-way commute in Jefferson County is 20 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)