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Jefferson County
City in West Virginia, United States
Overview
Jefferson County, located in the scenic Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, blends small-town Americana with significant historical landmarks. The area is renowned for its picturesque landscapes, Civil War sites, and lively local culture fueled by its university and tourism hubs.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
West Virginia
Population
32,977
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
39.31°, -77.86°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,525
Local Cost
$1,590
Local Income
$3,500
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
11.6°C
Summer Avg
23.4°C
Winter Avg
-0.6°C
Record High
39.5°C
Record Low
-23.0°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1054 mm
Internet Speed
602 Mbps
Upload
530 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MRB
Distance
15 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 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 80/100.
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