Jefferson, OH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
3,347 332.4M (US)
Median Age
55.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
42.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$47,469 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$189,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$468 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$684 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ashtabula County
1
Cleveland Metro Area
4
Ohio
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Ashtabula County
1
Cleveland Metro Area
3
Ohio
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 24 25
Feb 2 14 27
Mar 2 11 35
Apr 2 4 47
May 4 0 56
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 4 1 51
Nov 4 7 42
Dec 2 21 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 14, OH State Senate District 32, OH State House District 65, OH
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Schools

Jefferson Area Sr High School
<1 miles, W • 4.1 star
Jefferson Area Junior High School
<1 miles, W • 3.7 star
Jefferson Elementary
1 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Kent State University at Ashtabula
11 miles, N • 1.9 star
Lake Erie College
25 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Ashtabula County Medical Center
10 miles, N • 2.3 star
Uh Geneva Medical Center
11 miles, NW • 5 star
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Airports

Akron-Canton Regional Airport
67 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Pittsburgh International Airport
91 miles, S • 3.2 star
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