Jefferson County , Washington

Population: 33,313 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $71,143 Home $495,100 Rent $1,291/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 33,313 residents, Jefferson County tracks with a mixed cost-and-earnings profile — useful as a comparison anchor for Washington and neighboring counties alike.

$71,143
Median Income
household
$495,100
Home Value
median
$1,291/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $71,143
Per Capita Income $49,853
Poverty Rate 12.6%
Median Home Value $495,100
Median Gross Rent $1,291/mo
Owner Occupied 79.7%
Renter Occupied 20.3%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 33,313
Median Age 59.5 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 43.3%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

28.7%
Obesity
8.0%
Diabetes
10.5%
Smoking
41.0%
High Blood Pressure
17.4%
No Physical Activity
27.4%
Depression
29.4%
Insufficient Sleep
69.5%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 64.4  ·  64th national percentile

🌊 Flood
64.40
🌪️ Tornado
9.51
🔥 Wildfire
23.51
❄️ Winter Storm
81.89
🌍 Earthquake
95.01
☀️ Drought
12.50

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