Jefferson City, Missouri

Population 43,170

Jefferson City is located in Cole County, MO. The population is 43,170, making Jefferson City the largest city in Cole County.

There are 19 public schools in Jefferson City with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Jefferson City is moderate , and there are 160 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Jefferson City is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Jefferson City property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Jefferson City include Jefferson Township, Summit Township and Wardsville.

Jefferson City Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 8.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 58.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 32.9%

Crime Rate

12.4% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 154
  • Violent Crimes: 278
  • Robbery: 54
  • Burglary: 292
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

63.46% Higher than national avg.
  • 160 offenders in Jefferson City
  • 37.06 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

237 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 4
  • Registered Polluters: 12
  • Superfunds: 15
  • Tanks & Spills: 206

Unemployment

Low 2.8%
  • Missouri unemployment average: 3.0%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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19 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 19 K-12 public schools in Jefferson City, MO and 13 private schools. Homefacts rates Jefferson City's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.

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160 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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79 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Jefferson City, MO issued 79 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 79 permits, 56 were issued for single family homes and 23 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Jefferson City, MO issued 90 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 90 permits, 79 were issued for single family homes and 11 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $542
  • 1 Bedroom: $583
  • 2 Bedrooms: $728
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,001
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,069

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Environmental Hazards

237 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Jefferson City, MO has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Jefferson City, MO is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.62 Average
    Jefferson City, MO is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 31.18°
  • February 35.28°
  • March 47.9°
  • April 57.23°
  • May 66.07°
  • June 76.53°
  • July 79.92°
  • August 77.04°
  • September 68.5°
  • October 57.55°
  • November 47.48°
  • December 35.03°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Jefferson City, MO

Earthquakes
Jefferson City, MO has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Jefferson City, MO has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Jefferson City, MO has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Jefferson City, MO has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Jefferson City, MO: $49,005

Unemployment

Unemployment in Jefferson City is 2.8%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.0% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 35.68%
White Collar - 64.32%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jay Nixon
  • Sen. Roy Blunt
  • Sen. Claire McCaskill

City Representatives

  • Blaine Luetkemeyer

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

64 FCC Towers view all

2 Libraries view all

2 Police Stations view all

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