Jefferson City, Missouri
Among the top 12% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 65% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 31% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 10% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 88% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 46% of US places
- top 3% for commute time
- top 10% for park & nature access
- bottom 19% for comfortable days
Jefferson City is a mid-size city in Missouri with about 43,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, park & nature access, and walkability. It rates lower on violent crime and comfortable days.
Official websitejeffersoncitymo.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$64k52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 73% of US places
Home Value$189k58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$740better than 75% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 56% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.92%better than 55% of US places
Income Tax4.80%better than 55% of US places
Sales Tax8.39%better than 29% of US places
Estimated total tax burden10.32%better than 43% of US places
Unemployment2.9%better than 59% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)32°F50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation39.7 in43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall8.9 inbetter than 62% of US places
Sunny Days243 daysbetter than 61% of US places
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 29% of US places
Comfortable Days67 daysbetter than 19% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk80.2better than 26% of US places
Air Quality46 AQIbetter than 52% of US places
School Quality44.9better than 25% of US places
Violent Crime1363/100kbetter than 21% of US places
Property Crime1858/100kbetter than 23% of US places
Community
Population42,64497th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.538th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4275th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0667th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3560th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)72.1%33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)18.2%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.3%48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.6%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.8%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time16 minbetter than 97% of US places
Walkability9.6/20better than 85% of US places
Airport Distance98 mibetter than 38% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access82.5%better than 37% of US places
Amenities Nearby21.10better than 22% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 90% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Jefferson City an affordable place to live?
- Jefferson City is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 73% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Jefferson City?
- The median home value in Jefferson City is $189k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Jefferson City?
- Median household income in Jefferson City is $64k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Jefferson City?
- Median gross rent in Jefferson City is $740 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Jefferson City safe?
- Jefferson City is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1363/100k (better than 21%). Property crime is 1858/100k.
- What is the weather like in Jefferson City?
- Jefferson City averages 79°F in July and 32°F in January, with 39.7 in of annual precipitation and about 243 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Jefferson City?
- Public-school quality in Jefferson City is below average, scoring better than 25% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Jefferson City?
- The average one-way commute in Jefferson City is 16 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)