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Jefferson City
City in Tennessee, United States
Overview
Jefferson City, Tennessee, is a small city in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains known for its warm community, historic downtown, and proximity to Cherokee Lake. The city offers a laid-back atmosphere, unique local attractions, and easy access to outdoor recreation.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Tennessee
Population
8,419
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
36.12°, -83.49°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,880
Local Cost
$1,190
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
80
English
99
Temperature
14.3°C
Summer Avg
24.4°C
Winter Avg
3.8°C
Record High
40.6°C
Record Low
-17.5°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1307 mm
Internet Speed
297 Mbps
Upload
218 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
6
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
271.0
Airport
MOR
Distance
12 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 76/100.
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