Jefferson Township, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
10,990 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
86.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$112,566 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$279,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$429 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$826 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
88.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Elkhart County
3
Elkhart-Goshen Metro Area
3
Indiana
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Elkhart County
3
Elkhart-Goshen Metro Area
3
Indiana
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 13 24
Feb 2 9 27
Mar 2 5 37
Apr 3 1 49
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 3 0 51
Nov 3 3 40
Dec 3 12 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, IN State Senate District 12, IN State House District 49, IN
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Schools

Jefferson Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 4.6 star
Bristol Elementary School
4 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Goshen College
6 miles, S • 1.9 star
Ross Medical Education Center-Granger
18 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Bethel University
19 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Goshen Hospital
6 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Elkhart General Hospital
9 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

South Bend International Airport
26 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Fort Wayne International Airport
57 miles, S • 1.4 star
Gerald R Ford International Airport
86 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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