Jefferson County, West Virginia
Among the top 2% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 16% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 27% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 57% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 47% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 98% of US counties
- top 8% for broadband access
- top 10% for airport distance
- bottom 2% for commute time
Jefferson County is a county in West Virginia with about 58,000 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and D for affordability. Standout strengths include broadband access, airport distance, and amenities nearby. It rates lower on monthly owner costs and commute time.
Official websitejeffersoncountywv.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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69%53%clearovercast
Precipitation 3.8 in2.8 in
humid 93%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$94k95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$54kbetter than 12% of US counties
Home Value$303k88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 18% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 12% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.57%better than 79% of US counties
Income Tax6.45%better than 15% of US counties
Sales Tax6.57%better than 73% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.46%better than 33% of US counties
Unemployment4.9%better than 47% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)33°F46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)76°F47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation41.9 in47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall24.1 inbetter than 35% of US counties
Sunny Days231 daysbetter than 43% of US counties
Summer Humidity64°Fbetter than 57% of US counties
Comfortable Days75 daysbetter than 38% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk47.8better than 51% of US counties
School Quality44.7better than 26% of US counties
Violent Crime448/100kbetter than 74% of US counties
Property Crime604/100kbetter than 67% of US counties
Community
Population58,04372nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.046th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2952nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0046th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1123rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)81.6%51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)5.5%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.5%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.3%75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.1%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time37 minbetter than 2% of US counties
Walkability6.2/20better than 55% of US counties
Airport Distance34 mibetter than 90% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access91.0%better than 92% of US counties
Amenities Nearby9.48better than 84% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 78% 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 $54k, better than 12% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Jefferson County?
- The median home value in Jefferson County is $303k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Jefferson County?
- Median household income in Jefferson County is $94k, 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 safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 448/100k (better than 74%). Property crime is 604/100k.
- What is the weather like in Jefferson County?
- Jefferson County averages 76°F in July and 33°F in January, with 41.9 in of annual precipitation and about 231 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Jefferson County?
- Public-school quality in Jefferson County is below average, scoring better than 26% 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 37 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)