Jefferson

Jackson County, Georgia

Population 85K |Median income $89,544

Population

84,757

Jackson County

Median Income

$89,544

+32% vs avg

Median Home Value

$345,000

+51% vs avg

Median Age

38.1

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

85K+40%

Median Income

$89,544+68%

Median Home Value

$345,000+114%

Poverty Rate

7.3%-54%

Unemployment

3.4%-60%

Economics

Median Rent

$1,126/mo

Poverty Rate

7.3% -49% vs avg

Unemployment 3.4%

Bachelor's Degree+ 27.8%

Work From Home 12.3%

Public Transit 0.4%

Population

White 78.1%

African American 7.6%

Asian 2.4%

Two or More Ethnicities 1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration

37.6%

High Blood Pressure

34.7%

Obesity

33%

Physical Inactivity

25.6%

Frequent Mental Distress

17%

Binge Drinking

16.8%

Current Smoking

14.6%

Frequent Physical Distress

13.8%

Lack of Health Insurance

12.9%

Diabetes

11.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 58.3%

Annual Checkup 77.1%

Other Measures

Current Asthma

9.7%

Coronary Heart Disease

Stroke

3.2%

Alerts & News — Jefferson Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 29m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jenkins, Screven, and Allendale Counties Through 10:00 AM

NOAA · 35m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 35m ago

Bushfire Alerts

Hazard Reduction Burn Underway in Wedding Bells State Forest Near Woolgoolga

NSW RFS · 1h ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southeast Alabama, Florida Panhandle, and Southwest Georgia

NOAA · 1h ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 7h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Jefferson, GA? ▼

Jefferson, GA has a population of 84,757 people, located in Jackson County, Georgia.

What is the median household income in Jefferson? ▼

The median household income in Jefferson, GA is $89,544 per year. The poverty rate is 7.3%.

What is the median home value in Jefferson? ▼

The median home value in Jefferson, GA is $345,000. Median rent is $1,126/month.

What are the top health concerns in Jefferson? ▼

The top health indicators in Jefferson include Short Sleep Duration (37.6%), High Blood Pressure (34.7%), Obesity (33%). Data from CDC PLACES.

What is the median age in Jefferson? ▼

The median age in Jefferson, GA is 38.1 years. 27.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Jefferson, GA is located in Jackson County, Georgia. With a population of 85K and a median household income of $89,544, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Safety alerts for the Jefferson area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Jackson County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.