Jeffersonville, Indiana
Among the top 3% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 57% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 35% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 2% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 97% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 39% of US places
- top 5% for airport distance
- top 18% for commute time
- bottom 13% for air quality
Jeffersonville is a mid-size city in Indiana with about 50,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include airport distance, commute time, and walkability. It rates lower on violent crime and air quality.
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Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Wet · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.1 in3.7 in
muggy 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$68k58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$47kbetter than 48% of US places
Home Value$188k58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 39% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 53% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.85%better than 60% of US places
Income Tax4.20%better than 71% of US places
State 3.20% + Local 1.00%
Sales Tax7.00%better than 60% of US places
Estimated total tax burden8.88%better than 65% of US places
Unemployment3.6%better than 53% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)35°F61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation51.0 in82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall4.3 inbetter than 69% of US places
Sunny Days229 daysbetter than 44% of US places
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 32% of US places
Comfortable Days75 daysbetter than 31% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk77.8better than 30% of US places
Air Quality52 AQIbetter than 13% of US places
School Quality42.0better than 19% of US places
Violent Crime1648/100kbetter than 13% of US places
Property Crime1713/100kbetter than 25% of US places
Community
Population49,77197th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.639th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3972nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9849th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1944th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)74.4%35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)11.9%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.1%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.3%74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)7.2%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 82% of US places
Walkability9.1/20better than 82% of US places
Airport Distance11 mibetter than 95% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.9%better than 52% of US places
Amenities Nearby26.52better than 26% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 59% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Jeffersonville an affordable place to live?
- Jeffersonville is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $47k, better than 48% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Jeffersonville?
- The median home value in Jeffersonville is $188k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Jeffersonville?
- Median household income in Jeffersonville is $68k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Jeffersonville?
- Median gross rent in Jeffersonville is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Jeffersonville safe?
- Jeffersonville is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1648/100k (better than 13%). Property crime is 1713/100k.
- What is the weather like in Jeffersonville?
- Jeffersonville averages 79°F in July and 35°F in January, with 51.0 in of annual precipitation and about 229 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Jeffersonville?
- Public-school quality in Jeffersonville is below average, scoring better than 19% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Jeffersonville?
- The average one-way commute in Jeffersonville 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)