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COMMUNITY DATA FOR JEFFERSON, GEORGIA
 

JEFFERSON POPULATION: 9,601
metro population: 5,457,831
state population: 9,919,945
national population: 313,914,040

JEFFERSON HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $51,710
average national household income: $50,935

JEFFERSON COST OF LIVING INDEX: 95         
average national cost of living: 100                

JEFFERSON MEDIAN HOME PRICE: $139,000
median national home price: $153,800          

JEFFERSON PROPERTY TAX RATE: $7.86
per $1,000 of Jefferson assessed home value
average national property tax rate: $11.20

JEFFERSON CRIME RATE: 7
average national Crime Rate: 4 ranked 1-10, best to worst

 

 

Thousands of people have made the decision to relocate to Metro Atlanta, just like you. A newcomer will find why Metro Atlanta has ranked as one of the best regions in America to live or work, to buy the best real estate, to start a business, to raise a family, or even to retire.

 

CONNECT UTILITIES IN JEFFERSON BY CONTACTING:

POWER:                      

Jackson Electric Membership Corporation      
706-367-5281
www.jacksonemc.com

WATER & SEWER:       

City of Jefferson         
706-367-5121
www.cityofjeffersonga.com


GAS:

Georgia Natural Gas
888-442-7489
www.onlygng.com


TRASH & RECYCLING

City of Jefferson         
706-367-5121
www.cityofjeffersonga.com

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