Living in Jefferson, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jefferson · Census data 2020–2024
Jefferson has 554 residents with a median age of 40.6. The median household income is $82,888 (10% higher than the South Dakota median), the median home value is $179,400.
Jefferson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Jefferson at a glance
- Population
- 554
- Median age
- 40.6State: 38
- Median household income
- $82,888State: $75,081
- Median home value
- $179,400State: $257,400
- Homeowners
- 91%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.2%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Jefferson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the South Dakota median; home values 30% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 9.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Jefferson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jefferson the median home value is $179,400, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 16.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,179 a month in housing costs.
Jefferson median household income
The median household income in Jefferson is $82,888 and the income per person is $34,531. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in Jefferson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 266
- Owner-occupied
- 91%
- Renter-occupied
- 9%
- Vacant
- 4.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.17
Jefferson demographics
- Population
- 554
- Median age
- 40.6
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 255
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jefferson ›
Education in Jefferson
23.2% of adults 25 and older in Jefferson have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jefferson
- Unemployment rate
- 9.9%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 76.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
Jefferson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 554 | $82,888 | $179,400 | — |
| North Sioux City | 3,045 | $71,908 | $269,800 | $1,098 |
| Ponca | 727 | $57,188 | $201,000 | $505 |
| Elk Point | 2,537 | $90,473 | $248,500 | — |
| Dakota Dunes | 3,936 | $136,125 | $565,600 | $1,225 |
| Westfield | 123 | $68,125 | $117,500 | $993 |
| Jackson | 273 | $51,250 | $196,900 | $629 |
| Sioux City | 86,101 | $68,906 | $173,600 | $976 |
| Richland | 107 | $130,417 | $208,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Jefferson, SD?
The median household income in Jefferson is $82,888, 10% higher than the South Dakota median of $75,081 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Jefferson?
The median home value in Jefferson is $179,400, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.
Is Jefferson, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the South Dakota median; home values 30% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 9.9%.
What is the median age in Jefferson?
The median age in Jefferson is 40.6 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in Jefferson?
The average commute to work in Jefferson is 22 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jefferson?
The unemployment rate in Jefferson is 9.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jefferson?
23.2% of adults in Jefferson have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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