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Jeffersonville, Indiana

Introduction to Jeffersonville, Indiana

Jeffersonville, Indiana, in Clark county, is 2 miles NE of Louisville, Kentucky. The city is part of the Louisville metropolitan statistical area. About 27,362 people live in Jeffersonville.

Jeffersonville History

Fort Finney was built in this area in 1786 to protect the town and its people from Native Americans. A settlement grew around this fort. It was renamed Fort Steuben in 1791, honoring Baron Von Steuben. It is not clear when the community adapted the name Jeffersonville. According to some sources, it may have been named so in 1801. In 1802, Jeffersonville was declared the county seat of Clark County. The settlement got its first post office in 1803.

Jeffersonville and nearby Attractions

  • Grisamore House
  • Schimpff's Confectionery
  • Warder Park
  • Howard Steamboat Museum
  • Jeffboat
  • Quartermaster Depot

Things To Do In Jeffersonville

The city offers excellent shopping and dining opportunities through its numerous and varied restaurants and shopping centers. There are several historically significant areas in Jeffersonville, like the Jeffersonville Historic District, Jeffersonville's Central Business District and the downtown river front. There is an eclectic assortment of mid-to-late 19th century architectural styles in these areas. Schimpff's Confectionery is another popular spot, which has been in business since 1891 and is renowned for its handmade candies.

Jeffersonville Transportation

Louisville International Airport is nearby.

Jeffersonville Higher Education

The city is very close to Jefferson Community College, Sullivan University and Bellarmine University.

High Points

Jeffersonville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 6%Jeffersonville Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 10%Jeffersonville Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 13%Jeffersonville Well-Paid Single Women
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Jeffersonville Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 18%Jeffersonville Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Jeffersonville, IN

Comparing Jeffersonville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population77
Female Share of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Women69
Senior Citizens64
Well-Paid Single Men58
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Male Share of the Population45
Racial Diversity410

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better56
Median Family Income46
College Educated Adults28

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use410
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents95
Affordability of Property Taxes82
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Housing Recently Built69

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime63
Low Property Crime43

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