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Jefferson County
  • County in Kentucky
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Jefferson County

    Report Card

    grade A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade C minus
    2. Housing
      grade C+
    3. Nightlife
      grade A
    4. Good for Families
      grade B+
    5. Diversity
      grade A minus
    6. Jobs
      grade B
    7. Weather
      grade B minus
    8. Cost of Living
      grade B
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade A
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade A minus
    11. Commute
      grade B+

    Jefferson County is located in Kentucky with a population of 780,449. Jefferson County is one of the best places to live in Kentucky. In Jefferson County, most residents own their homes. In Jefferson County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Jefferson County and residents tend to lean liberal.

    About

    Population
    780,449

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $190,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $954
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      38%
    • Own
      62%
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    Jefferson County Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      373.9
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      14.7
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      25.3
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      184
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      780.4
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      2,685.2
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      545.6
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      national  11%

    Working in Jefferson County

    Jobs
    grade B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $61,633
    National
    $69,021

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