Jefferson City, MO Area Guide

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Jefferson City Area Facts

  • Jefferson City has a Livability Score of 82/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Jefferson City crime rates are 8% lower than the Missouri average
  • Cost of living in Jefferson City is 2% higher than the Missouri average
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Do not move here User Rating 1 rating By Anonymous ( Oct 05, 2019) Jefferson city is the most racist place to live. If you are not white do not move here. It is wordy than living in Mississippi by experience. This is the worst choice I've made in my life and is working hard to get out if here. This place is making me become a racist towards wh ...Read More ites and my heart is becoming cold living here. Please take my advice and look into other areas besides Jefferson city Missouri. Read Less
Great Attractions in Jefferson City, MO User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 24, 2010) I have lived in St. Louis, MO for the past 21 years. During this time, I have had the privilege of visiting Jefferson City, MO numerous times. While Jefferson City is the state capital of Missouri, it is also a relatively small city. I would say most of the tourism is centered on ...Read More the historical significance of the city, as well as it being the center point of state politics. Despite its small-town feel, there are some good attractions as well as much to do and see in Jefferson City.

The first thing I usually check out in Jefferson City is the State Capitol. Like many state capitols, it is based on Roman architecture, with large columns and a dome. The Capitol also houses the Missouri State Museum, which I typically visit as well. Afterwards, I like to go over the Governor's Mansion, which is where the first family of Missouri lives. Another place I really like to go is Jefferson Landing, which is right on the Missouri River. It has a very 19th century feel to it, as if you are in a Mark Twain story. Not much nightlife to speak of, but I always enjoy my time in Jefferson City due to the attractions and site seeing. Read Less
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      A Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Jefferson City? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Hickory Adams Park
      Community Park
      Yvonne Walker Hoard Tennis Court
      McClung Park
      Library Park
      McClung Park
      East Miller Park
      Capital Lawn

      Entertainment

      Miller Performing Arts Center
      Capitol City Cinema
      Scene One Theatre
      Missouri State Penitentiary Museum
      Missouri Governor's Mansion Tours
      Missouri State Museum
      Elizabeth Rozier Gallery
      Lohman Building

      Food & Drink

      Capitol liqour
      Spectator's Sports Bar & Grill
      The Spot
      J. Pfenny's Sports Grill & Pub
      Jimmy John's
      CORK
      Yo Yums
      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Jefferson City? Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in Jefferson City.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Jefferson City? The cost of living in Jefferson City is 90/100 - which is 2% higher than Missouri.
      Jefferson City
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      Missouri
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Jefferson City? Jefferson City crime rates are 2,356, which are 8% lower than Missouri
      Total Crime
      2,356 per 100k people

      3% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 43

      3% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      14%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Jefferson City? The median income in Jefferson City is $54,003 which is 9% higher than Missouri.
      Median household income
      $54,0032% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,5671% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      50% lower than the US average

      C- Health & Safety

      Is Jefferson City a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Capital Region Medical Center
      St. Mary's Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Jefferson City home prices? Jefferson City home prices are $161,400 - which is 14% higher than Missouri
      Median home value
      $161,40013% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $65331% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      57%

      10% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Jefferson City have good schools? The Jefferson City graduation rate is 85% - which is 1% higher than Missouri
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      44%

      8% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      18% lower than the US average

      D User Ratings

      Is Jefferson City a good place to live? Jefferson City has an overall rating of 54% from 11 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      54%

      11 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      50%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      64%

      9 total surveys

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