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West Jefferson, OH


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West Jefferson, Ohio

West Jefferson, Ohio, in Madison county, is 14 miles W of Columbus, Ohio. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Columbus metropolitan area. West Jefferson contains a population of approximately 4,331.

The People and Families of West Jefferson

In West Jefferson, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Jefferson had a median family income of $50,046.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in West Jefferson favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $200. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the village.

West Jefferson Housing

West Jefferson has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 73% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In West Jefferson, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%West Jefferson Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of West Jefferson, OH

Comparing West Jefferson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men86
Well-Paid Single Women75
Male Share of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Female Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens44
Age of the Population34
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
Median Family Income87
People in Middle Class or Better76
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use76
Short Commute Times54
Walking and Biking to Work43
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Affordability of Property Taxes45
People Living Alone43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Affordability of Rents33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime45

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