West 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 5/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
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
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher 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
4,250 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,321 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$180,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$487 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$741 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Madison County
1
Columbus Metro Area
3
Ohio
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Madison County
3
Columbus Metro Area
5
Ohio
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 7 28
Feb 2 5 31
Mar 3 3 40
Apr 3 1 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 42
Dec 3 4 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 15, OH State Senate District 16, OH State House District 12, OH
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Schools

Norwood Elementary School
1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
West Jefferson High School
2 miles, SE • 4.1 star
West Jefferson Middle School
2 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Canaan Middle School
7 miles, NE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Mount Carmel College of Nursing
15 miles, E • 3.7 star
Ohio State University-Main Campus
16 miles, E • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Madison Health
9 miles, W • 3.2 star
Doctors Hospital
9 miles, E • 4.1 star
Dublin Springs
13 miles, NE
Dublin Methodist Hospital
13 miles, NE • 5 star
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Airports

Rickenbacker International Airport
22 miles, SE • 1 star
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