Jefferson County, Kansas
Among the top 4% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 16% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 32% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 65% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 43% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 96% of US counties
- top 4% for park & nature access
- top 12% for airport distance
- bottom 16% for comfortable days
Jefferson County is a county in Kansas with about 18,000 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and D for affordability. Standout strengths include park & nature access, airport distance, and broadband access. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and comfortable days.
Official websitejfcountyks.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.8 in1.3 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$75k81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 40% of US counties
Home Value$193k65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$832better than 47% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 25% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.30%better than 22% of US counties
Income Tax5.70%better than 33% of US counties
Sales Tax8.75%better than 20% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.96%better than 17% of US counties
Unemployment3.5%better than 73% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)30°F37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation38.4 in39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall14.0 inbetter than 48% of US counties
Sunny Days261 daysbetter than 78% of US counties
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 37% of US counties
Comfortable Days59 daysbetter than 16% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk19.7better than 78% of US counties
School Quality54.4better than 50% of US counties
Violent Crime657/100kbetter than 58% of US counties
Property Crime891/100kbetter than 51% of US counties
Community
Population18,38739th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age43.266th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1217th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0266th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3343rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)92.3%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.7%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.2%34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.2%25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.6%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time29 minbetter than 22% of US counties
Walkability5.5/20better than 31% of US counties
Airport Distance36 mibetter than 88% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.3%better than 85% of US counties
Amenities Nearby3.81better than 60% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 96% 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 $46k, better than 40% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Jefferson County?
- The median home value in Jefferson County is $193k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Jefferson County?
- Median household income in Jefferson County is $75k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Jefferson County?
- Median gross rent in Jefferson County is $832 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Jefferson County safe?
- Jefferson County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 657/100k (better than 58%). Property crime is 891/100k.
- What is the weather like in Jefferson County?
- Jefferson County averages 79°F in July and 30°F in January, with 38.4 in of annual precipitation and about 261 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Jefferson County?
- Public-school quality in Jefferson County is about average, scoring better than 50% 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 29 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)