Jefferson County

NY · Pop. 113,303 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Jefferson County is a suburban county in NY with a population of approximately 113,303.

$/Acre: $4,594

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 198 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 73.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax1.39%

Combined Sales Tax5.39%

Cost of Living Index117.4

Median Household Income$47,072

Poverty Rate22.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,594

Median Home Price$348K

Acres for Sale1826

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season198 days

Annual Rainfall42.6 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,490 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)326 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.3

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K429

Property Crime /100K585

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City29 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.3%

Ag EconomyModerate