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    West Jefferson

    West Jefferson town, North Carolina

    Affordable

    West Jefferson, North Carolina at a Glance

    West Jefferson is a city in West Jefferson town, North Carolina with a population of approximately 1,508. The median home value is $190,900 and the median household income is $41,036.. The violent crime rate is 1.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 56% below the national average.. Median rent is $588 per month. Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA, Walk Score, and FEMA.

    Median Home Value

    $190,900

    Median Income

    $41,036

    Population

    1,508

    Walk Score

    N/A

    Air Quality

    N/A

    Climate Risk

    N/A

    Kurby ScoreLimited Data
    73
    B+

    Good

    Affordability86/100
    Safety95/100
    Economy21/100
    Walkability & Transit: UnavailableEducation: UnavailableEnvironment: Unavailable

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    Demographics
    Population
    1,508
    Median Age
    N/A
    Median Household Income
    $41,036

    45% below nat'l avg

    Bachelor's Degree+
    N/A
    Poverty Rate
    17.1%

    38% above nat'l avg

    Housing
    Median Home Value
    $190,900

    32% below nat'l avg

    Median Rent
    $588

    49% below nat'l avg

    Homeownership Rate
    55.1%

    16% below nat'l avg

    Affordability Index
    N/A
    Safety
    Violent Crime Rate
    1.6 per 1K

    56% below nat'l avg

    Property Crime Rate
    9.4 per 1K

    51% below nat'l avg

    Livability
    Walk Score
    N/A
    Transit Score
    N/A
    Bike Score
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    Air Quality
    AQI
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    Category
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    Climate Risk
    Overall Risk
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    Risk Score
    N/A
    Noise Levels
    Overall
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    Road Traffic
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    Aviation
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    Rail
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    Utility Costs
    Electricity Rate
    N/A
    Est. Monthly Electric
    N/A
    Employment
    Unemployment Rate
    22.3%

    503% above nat'l avg

    Poverty Rate
    17.1%

    38% above nat'l avg

    Political Landscape

    Political Leaning
    Strongly Republican
    DemocratRepublican

    → Politically stable

    Based on Randolph County county-level presidential election data

    Presidential Election Results

    Culture & Things to Do in West Jefferson

    Attractions & Landmarks
    🏗️Ashe County Cheese(landmark)
    🌳Mount Jefferson State Natural Area(park)
    📍River House Restaurant and Brewery(restaurant)
    📜Ashe County Courthouse(historic)
    📜West Jefferson Municipal Building(historic)
    Local Events & Festivals

    Christmas in West Jefferson

    Annual holiday celebration with events throughout the town.

    West Jefferson Gallery Crawl

    Monthly event showcasing local art galleries.

    Ashe County Farmers Market

    Weekly market offering local produce and crafts.

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