Jefferson County, Nebraska
Among the top 10% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 72% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 40% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 78% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 90% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 51% of US counties
- top 2% for unemployment
- top 6% for amenities nearby
- bottom 17% for property tax rate
Jefferson County is a county in Nebraska with about 7,185 residents. It grades A for getting around and C for weather. Standout strengths include unemployment, amenities nearby, and commute time. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and property tax rate.
Official websiteco.jefferson.ne.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
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Precipitation 3.9 in0.8 in
humid 88%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$54k32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 74% of US counties
Home Value$117k23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$681better than 83% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 53% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.43%better than 17% of US counties
Income Tax6.39%better than 19% of US counties
Sales Tax6.97%better than 67% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.75%better than 19% of US counties
Unemployment1.1%better than 98% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)26°F26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)77°F52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation30.1 in25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall20.6 inbetter than 39% of US counties
Sunny Days262 daysbetter than 79% of US counties
Summer Humidity65°Fbetter than 49% of US counties
Comfortable Days64 daysbetter than 19% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk24.1better than 74% of US counties
School Quality71.8better than 76% of US counties
Violent Crime795/100kbetter than 49% of US counties
Property Crime530/100kbetter than 71% of US counties
Community
Population7,18515th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age45.881st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1114th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9411th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4456th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)91.9%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.8%30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.1%51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.1%13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.2%20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 91% of US counties
Walkability7.1/20better than 77% of US counties
Airport Distance102 mibetter than 48% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access78.3%better than 25% of US counties
Amenities Nearby16.70better than 94% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 37% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Jefferson County an affordable place to live?
- Jefferson County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 74% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Jefferson County?
- The median home value in Jefferson County is $117k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Jefferson County?
- Median household income in Jefferson County is $54k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Jefferson County?
- Median gross rent in Jefferson County is $681 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 795/100k (better than 49%). Property crime is 530/100k.
- What is the weather like in Jefferson County?
- Jefferson County averages 77°F in July and 26°F in January, with 30.1 in of annual precipitation and about 262 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Jefferson County?
- Public-school quality in Jefferson County is above average, scoring better than 76% 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 17 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)