Jefferson City, TN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
8,472 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,819 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$205,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$412 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$665 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
37.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jefferson County
3
Morristown Metro Area
4
Tennessee
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Jefferson County
4
Morristown Metro Area
4
Tennessee
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 3 36
Feb 4 3 40
Mar 4 1 47
Apr 4 0 56
May 4 0 64
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 5 0 76
Aug 3 0 75
Sep 3 0 68
Oct 2 0 57
Nov 3 0 47
Dec 4 1 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, TN State Senate District 8, TN State House District 11, TN
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Schools

Jefferson Middle School
2 miles, W • 1.4 star
Jefferson Elementary
2 miles, W • 1.4 star
Mount Horeb Elementary School
4 miles, S • 1.4 star
Talbott Elementary
5 miles, E • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Carson-Newman University
<1 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Walters State Community College
14 miles, E • 1.4 star
Johnson University
20 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Leconte Medical Center
19 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Newport Medical Center
20 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

McGhee Tyson Airport
36 miles, W • 2.3 star
Tri-Cities Airport
65 miles, E • 1 star
Asheville Regional Airport
71 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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