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Jefferson, IA

Jefferson, IA.

Population: 5,014 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$181,197
1-year appreciation
+4.0%
3-year appreciation
+19.2%
5-year appreciation
+45.6%
10-year appreciation
+108.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$181,197
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
8

Rents

2-bedroom fair-market rent (HUD reference)
$920/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,280/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, coldWave, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.4 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Jefferson Municipal Airport (EFW) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-24 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,958
Median annual property tax
$2,048
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
80.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,510
Average weekly wage
$1,017
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents