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Jefferson, OH
Village in Ashtabula County, Ohio.
Population
3,522
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,413
ZIP codes
0
Jefferson and its ZIP codes
Jefferson at a glance
- Jefferson is about 4.9 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,333, 25% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $200,300 (7% below Ohio) and median rent is $963 a month.
Local data for Jefferson, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jefferson, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,333
Poverty rate
6.5%
Median home value
$200,300
Median rent
$963/mo
Homeownership
76.7%
Bachelor's or higher
23.4%
Median age
49.3
Average commute
29.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (726), Irish Americans (699), Italian Americans (304).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ashtabula County. PPP loans are for Jefferson.
Unemployment rate
1.7%
Aug 2026, -2.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,585
29,106 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,259
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$654M
FY 2026, $6,703 per person
How people get to work
Jefferson, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.1%
- Carpooled4.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.9%
- Worked from home7.1%
Average one-way commute: 29.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jefferson, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
719
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
65
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 19°F
37.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jefferson, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.4%
U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Jefferson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AustinburgCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 3.3 |
| Rock CreekVillage | 7.3 mi | 0.9 |
| Roaming ShoresVillage | 8.5 mi | 2.2 |
| EdgewoodCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 6.8 |
| AshtabulaCity | 9.4 mi | 7.7 |
| GenevaCity | 10 mi | 4 |
| Saybrook-on-the-LakeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| KingsvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| Geneva-on-the-LakeVillage | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| North KingsvilleVillage | 13 mi | 8.9 |
| AndoverVillage | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| MadisonVillage | 15 mi | 5.1 |
| OrwellVillage | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| North MadisonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.9 |
| Pymatuning North, PACensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| ConneautCity | 16 mi | 26.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jefferson, OH in?
- Jefferson is in Ashtabula County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Jefferson, OH?
- About 3,522 people live in Jefferson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jefferson?
- Nearby places include Austinburg (5 mi), Rock Creek (7.3 mi), Roaming Shores (8.5 mi), Edgewood (9.3 mi), Ashtabula (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023