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    Jefferson City

    #2 in Best Places to Live in Jefferson County
      B+
      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        B minus
      2. Crime & Safety
        B minus
      3. Housing
        B
      4. Nightlife
        B
      5. Good for Families
        B
      6. Diversity
        B
      7. Jobs
        B
      8. Weather
        B
      9. Cost of Living
        A minus
      10. Health & Fitness
        B minus
      11. Outdoor Activities
        B
      12. Commute
        B
      Jefferson City is a with a population of 8,173. Jefferson City is in Jefferson County. Living in Jefferson City offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. Many young professionals live in Jefferson City and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Jefferson City are above average.
      Population
      8,173
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $142,500
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $716
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Sparse Suburban
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        53%
      • Own
        47%
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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      B minus
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        218.6
        282.7
      • Murder
        0
        6.1
      • Rape
        24.3
        40.7
      • Robbery
        24.3
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        279.3
        500.1
      • Theft
        1,311.6
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        122.1
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      B
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        12%
      • 10-17 years
        8%
      • 18-24 years
        21%
      • 25-34 years
        12%
      • 35-44 years
        8%
      • 45-54 years
        9%
      • 55-64 years
        13%
      • 65+ years
        17%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        8%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        19%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        21%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        37%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        15%
        11%
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      Working in Jefferson City

      Jobs
      B
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $46,056
      National
      $69,021
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