Jefferson County , Florida

Population: 14,713 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $56,984 Home $198,800 Rent $790/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 14,713 residents, Jefferson County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Florida and neighboring counties alike.

$56,984
Median Income
household
$198,800
Home Value
median
$790/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $56,984
Per Capita Income $30,472
Poverty Rate 20.3%
Median Home Value $198,800
Median Gross Rent $790/mo
Owner Occupied 75.1%
Renter Occupied 24.9%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 14,713
Median Age 47 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 18.8%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

35.1%
Obesity
12.2%
Diabetes
17.5%
Smoking
38.4%
High Blood Pressure
28.3%
No Physical Activity
17.5%
Depression
39.1%
Insufficient Sleep
79.5%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 39.0  ·  39th national percentile

🌊 Flood
39.40
🌪️ Tornado
57.25
🌀 Hurricane
86.73
🔥 Wildfire
71.34
❄️ Winter Storm
10.25
🌍 Earthquake
30.76
☀️ Drought
30.03

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