Jefferson, NC

Jefferson, North Carolina

Jefferson, North Carolina, in Ashe county, is 49 miles E of Johnson City, Tennessee (center to center) and 89 miles NW of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town contains a population of approximately 1,422.

The People and Families of Jefferson

In Jefferson, about 43% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Jefferson, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the town.

Jefferson has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. The town boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jefferson had a median family income of $34,554.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Jefferson.

Jefferson Housing

Jefferson has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 60% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places. Jefferson, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in the town tend toward the low side for North Carolina.

Commuting

In Jefferson, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Jefferson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 4%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 9%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Jefferson, NC

Comparing Jefferson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Jefferson Almanac

Jefferson Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Jefferson Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Jefferson, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Jefferson Hospitals

ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
200 HOSPITAL AVE
(336) 246-7101
Emergency Service: Yes

Jefferson Colleges

(List of All North Carolina Colleges)

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