Jefferson County, Oregon
Among the top 22% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 13% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 8% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 75% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 52% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 78% of US counties
- top 2% for sales tax
- top 10% for amenities nearby
- bottom 6% for comfortable days
Jefferson County is a county in Oregon with about 25,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and F for weather. Standout strengths include sales tax, amenities nearby, and air quality. It rates lower on income tax and comfortable days.
Official websiteco.jefferson.or.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Cold winters · Dry · Snowy
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Precipitation 3.3 in0.7 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$69k73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$52kbetter than 17% of US counties
Home Value$307k89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$940better than 29% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 22% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.81%better than 54% of US counties
Income Tax9.90%better than 6% of US counties
Sales Tax0.00%better than 98% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden13.48%better than 12% of US counties
Unemployment7.0%better than 16% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)36°F57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)70°F12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation24.8 in19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall29.7 inbetter than 29% of US counties
Sunny Days203 daysbetter than 18% of US counties
Summer Humidity52°Fbetter than 89% of US counties
Comfortable Days40 daysbetter than 6% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk29.9better than 68% of US counties
Air Quality31 AQIbetter than 89% of US counties
School Quality67.8better than 72% of US counties
Violent Crime630/100kbetter than 60% of US counties
Property Crime1119/100kbetter than 39% of US counties
Community
Population24,65948th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.147th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5486th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0681st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2434th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)57.6%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.7%29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)20.8%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.4%35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)20.5%97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time28 minbetter than 26% of US counties
Walkability7.2/20better than 79% of US counties
Airport Distance99 mibetter than 49% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.0%better than 79% of US counties
Amenities Nearby12.17better than 90% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 30% 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 $52k, better than 17% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Jefferson County?
- The median home value in Jefferson County is $307k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Jefferson County?
- Median household income in Jefferson County is $69k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Jefferson County?
- Median gross rent in Jefferson County is $940 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 630/100k (better than 60%). Property crime is 1119/100k.
- What is the weather like in Jefferson County?
- Jefferson County averages 70°F in July and 36°F in January, with 24.8 in of annual precipitation and about 203 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Jefferson County?
- Public-school quality in Jefferson County is above average, scoring better than 72% 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 28 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)