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Living in Jefferson City

Jefferson City is a city in the United States. The city had 18 schools in 2026. For Jefferson City, owner occupation was 59.2%, and the vacancy rate was 9.43% in July 2026. Its population was 42,488 in July 2026.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Jefferson City?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Jefferson City.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$802 per month, while the median home value was US$218,700 in July 2026. 40.3% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month4 published recurring costs, € per month
Jefferson City recurring monthly costs, € per month€983Private kindergarten€176Utilities, 85 m² flat€62Internet, 60 Mbps€60Mobile plan, 10 GB€ / month

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited61.95 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Jefferson City (Wayback Machine capture 20260519154102)20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly982.7 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Jefferson City (Wayback Machine capture 20260519154102)20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB60.08 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Jefferson City (Wayback Machine capture 20260519154102)20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home176.1 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Jefferson City (Wayback Machine capture 20260519154102)20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$802/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent40.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct9.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,573 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
Median monthly rent704.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables19Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count764 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,698 people of 42,489 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$66,371 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Jefferson City is 3.2%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Jefferson City 3.2%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd66,371 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct75.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct88.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct2.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct9.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct6.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary3,032 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)18Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,395 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov17Official
Unemployment rate3.18 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables19Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Jefferson City. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Jefferson City. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct92.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools18 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count12Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct22.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio5 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents181 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate2,451 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Jefferson City when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesJefferson City highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Jefferson City highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,373Jefferson City2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,373 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting10Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents278.1 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
Safety City Violent Crime Count146 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute15.51 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct1.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Nearest airportJEF3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official
Distance to nearest airport2 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Jefferson City. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
Open official information
Open the full United States section
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Jefferson City.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Jefferson City average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND31°-6°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Jefferson City average monthly precipitation, mm03570105140565882121131107110105108878258JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 4.22 · Feb 7.28 · Mar 13.06 · Apr 19.22 · May 24 · Jun 28.83 · Jul 31.11 · Aug 30.67 · Sep 26.61 · Oct 20.28 · Nov 12.83 · Dec 6.67 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00234271 (JEFFERSON CITY WTP)14Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -6.11 · Feb -4.06 · Mar 0.944 · Apr 6.56 · May 12.56 · Jun 17.94 · Jul 20.33 · Aug 19.22 · Sep 14.5 · Oct 7.67 · Nov 1.56 · Dec -3.5 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00234271 (JEFFERSON CITY WTP)14Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -0.944 · Feb 1.61 · Mar 7 · Apr 12.89 · May 18.28 · Jun 23.39 · Jul 25.72 · Aug 24.94 · Sep 20.56 · Oct 14 · Nov 7.22 · Dec 1.61 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 56.13 · Feb 58.42 · Mar 82.3 · Apr 121.4 · May 131.3 · Jun 106.7 · Jul 110.5 · Aug 104.9 · Sep 107.7 · Oct 87.38 · Nov 82.3 · Dec 58.42 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M343.8 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M37.81 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm742.1 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul26.52 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature14.74 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan3.27 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Campbell42,490 residentsRoyal Palm Beach42,477 residentsPeachtree Corners42,519 residentsFlorence42,581 residentsMoline42,362 residentsAltoona42,347 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Jefferson City residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport96%Foreign residents 4%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share2.14 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents1,698 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables19Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density454.9 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population42,489 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program16Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population42,573 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Is Jefferson City a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker48%strong on work, weak on safety · range 38–58%
Skilled employee62%strong on work, weak on safety · range 52–72%
Student49%strong on education, weak on work · range 38–60%
Family45%strong on family, weak on cost · range 35–55%
Retirement44%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 32–56%
Foreign residents1,698 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population42,489 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent40.32 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent704.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,573 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary3,032 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd218,700 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes59.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour61.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad4 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct1.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct2.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct64.25 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct79.1 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct7.98 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct38.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct92.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus20,699 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct10.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct83.89 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Jefferson City?

The median gross salary is 3,395 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Jefferson City?

The unemployment rate is 3.18 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Jefferson City?

Police recorded 2,373 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Jefferson City?

The published population is 42,489 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Jefferson City?

1,698 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Jefferson City a good place to live?

Jefferson City may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Jefferson City (29), United States: rent [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/jefferson-city-mo/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  8. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  10. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
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  1. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00234271 (JEFFERSON CITY WTP) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  8. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  9. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  10. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Jefferson City (Wayback Machine capture 20260519154102) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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