Jefferson, SD

Jefferson, South Dakota

Jefferson, South Dakota, in Union county, is 9 miles NW of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 98 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. The city contains a population of approximately 586.

The People and Families of Jefferson

In Jefferson, about 68% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Jefferson, at least compared to other cities of its size.

Unlike most cities, the city has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jefferson had a median family income of $52,813. The typical family in Jefferson is better off than most in South Dakota. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Jefferson. In the city, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

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 80% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Jefferson, 94% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the city do a lot of driving.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 3%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 4%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 5%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 7%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Jefferson, SD

Comparing Jefferson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Dakota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female 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
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

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

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)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Jefferson Colleges

(List of All South Dakota Colleges)

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