Jefferson County, Texas
Among the top 8% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 24% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 90% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 2% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 92% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 60% of US counties
- top 2% for comfortable days
- top 9% for income tax
- bottom 3% for summer humidity
Jefferson County is a county in Texas with about 255,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include comfortable days, income tax, and annual snowfall. It rates lower on violent crime and summer humidity.
Official websitejeffersoncountytx.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Mild winters · Wet
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84%50%clearovercast
Precipitation 6.4 in4.2 in
oppressive 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$57k40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 76% of US counties
Home Value$152k45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 23% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 17% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.57%better than 12% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax8.20%better than 32% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden6.86%better than 82% of US counties
Unemployment5.4%better than 37% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)54°F94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)84°F95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation62.1 in97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.1 inbetter than 90% of US counties
Sunny Days247 daysbetter than 61% of US counties
Summer Humidity75°Fbetter than 3% of US counties
Comfortable Days129 daysbetter than 98% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk95.7better than 4% of US counties
Air Quality54 AQIbetter than 5% of US counties
School Quality55.2better than 52% of US counties
Violent Crime2397/100kbetter than 3% of US counties
Property Crime2513/100kbetter than 7% of US counties
Community
Population254,94291st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.816th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6597th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0681st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)38.4%10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)33.0%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)22.6%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.8%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.2%20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 75% of US counties
Walkability7.1/20better than 78% of US counties
Airport Distance70 mibetter than 68% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.6%better than 71% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.04better than 24% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 76% 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 76% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Jefferson County?
- The median home value in Jefferson County is $152k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Jefferson County?
- Median household income in Jefferson County is $57k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Jefferson County?
- Median gross rent in Jefferson County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Jefferson County safe?
- Jefferson County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2397/100k (better than 3%). Property crime is 2513/100k.
- What is the weather like in Jefferson County?
- Jefferson County averages 84°F in July and 54°F in January, with 62.1 in of annual precipitation and about 247 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Jefferson County?
- Public-school quality in Jefferson County is about average, scoring better than 52% 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 21 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)