Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Jefferson is worth considering.
As is often the case in a small city, Jefferson doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The citizens of Jefferson are slightly better educated than the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns, with 21.83% of adults in Jefferson having a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Jefferson in 2022 was $33,826, which is middle income relative to Iowa and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $135,304 for a family of four. However, Jefferson contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Jefferson home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Jefferson residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Jefferson include German, English, Irish, Norwegian, and French.
The most common language spoken in Jefferson is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.
