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About
Life in Jeffersonville
If you're considering Jeffersonville, understand that you're looking at a solidly working-to-middle-class river town that's grown about 5% in recent years and doesn't pretend to be something it's not. The median household income sits at $70k with median home values around $217k, which keeps homeownership accessible compared to Louisville just across the bridge. The job market is reasonably stable—unemployment is low at 3.7%, and major employers like Norton Clark Hospital, the Census Bureau's National Processing Center, and school districts provide steady work.
Jeffersonville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Foreign-Born
4.3%
Broadband Internet
91.9%
of households
Population Growth
+9.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Jeffersonville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Jeffersonville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (25.5%), and 3.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.9%
of residents
65 and Older
17.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.6%
of households
Married Couples
43.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.25
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 8% above IN average
Rent, home values, and income in Jeffersonville
In Jeffersonville, rent runs 8% above the IN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,839
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
72.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1982
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $251,463 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for IN
Unemployment in Jeffersonville
Unemployment in Jeffersonville is close to the IN average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Jeffersonville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20 min avg
How Jeffersonville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Jeffersonville, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 82% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)
Small hub2.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 79 mi
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Medium hub4.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 9% below national average
Crime rates for 2024
Violent crime in Jeffersonville runs 9% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
330.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (363 national, 2024)
Property Crime Rate
1,694.9
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,767 national, 2024)
Jeffersonville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 18 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
81.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Clark County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Clark County, which includes Jeffersonville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 18 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 12 | Hail | None reported |
| 2022 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 6 | Flash Flood | None reported |
| 2020 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $80,000 |
| 2019 | 9 | Hail | $25,000 |
| 2018 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $165,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Clark County, county-wide
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Clark County, which includes Jeffersonville, is typically good — 212 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
46
Good Days
212
per year
Moderate Days
150
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Clark County, county-wide
Climate87°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Jeffersonville has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
70°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
46°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
51.1"
Annual Snowfall
4.3"
Hot Days/Year
46
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
77
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
146
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 26°F | 3.48" |
| Feb | 48°F | 29°F | 3.49" |
| Mar | 57°F | 37°F | 4.54" |
| Apr | 69°F | 47°F | 4.79" |
| May | 77°F | 58°F | 4.81" |
| Jun | 85°F | 66°F | 4.43" |
| Jul | 89°F | 70°F | 3.53" |
| Aug | 88°F | 69°F | 3.27" |
| Sep | 82°F | 62°F | 3.93" |
| Oct | 70°F | 50°F | 3.49" |
| Nov | 57°F | 38°F | 3.75" |
| Dec | 47°F | 31°F | 4.48" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Jeffersonville
Jeffersonville has 2 hospitals, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
8.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Norton Clark Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Wellstone Regional Hospital
Psychiatric · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Brightwell Behavioral Health
Psychiatric · 3.8 mi away · Clarksville
Louisville VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 4.6 mi away · Louisville
University of Louisville Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.5 mi away · Louisville
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Jeffersonville
Jeffersonville's student/teacher ratio is 15.9:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 28.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
28.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Jeffersonville
Mid-America College of Funeral Service
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 279 students · in-state tuition $20,800 · 64% graduate · median earnings $43,688 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Galen College of Nursing-Louisville
11.7 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 4,801 students · 74% graduate · median earnings $69,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 3,170 students · in-state tuition $8,424 · 40% graduate · median earnings $52,768 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 363 students · in-state tuition $14,200 · 38% graduate · median earnings $36,434 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, 52 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Jeffersonville
Jeffersonville has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park (52 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
National Historical Park
52 mi awayCamp Nelson National Monument
National Monument
71 mi awayLincoln Boyhood National Memorial
National Memorial
72 mi awayMammoth Cave National Park
National Park
82 mi awayWilliam Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
84 mi awayPublic Libraries in Jeffersonville
Jeffersonville Township Public Library
211 East Court Avenue, Jeffersonville
Cities Near Jeffersonville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Jeffersonville FAQ
Is Jeffersonville, Indiana affordable?⌄
Jeffersonville's median rent is $1,148/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $70,930/year. Median home value is $216,800.
Is Jeffersonville, Indiana safe?⌄
Jeffersonville's violent crime rate was 330 per 100,000 residents in 2024, which is close to the national average of 363/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1695 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Jeffersonville, Indiana?⌄
Jeffersonville has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Jeffersonville, Indiana?⌄
The cost of living in Jeffersonville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,148/month and median household income is $70,930/year. The median home value is $216,800. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Jeffersonville, Indiana?⌄
The average commute in Jeffersonville is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from