Jefferson City, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 42,528 (99% urban, 1% rural).
Population change since 2000: +7.3%
 
Males: 21,762  (51.2%)
Females: 20,766  (48.8%)
Median resident age:

39.5 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 65101, 65109.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $63,651 (it was $39,628 in 2000)
Jefferson City:

$63,651
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,415 (it was $21,268 in 2000)

Jefferson City city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $202,137 (it was $97,700 in 2000)
Jefferson City:

$202,137
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $244,863; detached houses: $246,037; townhouses or other attached units: $279,169; in 2-unit structures: $319,654; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $192,514; mobile homes: $38,302

Median gross rent in 2022: $787.

March 2022 cost of living index in Jefferson City: 82.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.3%
(8.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 30.2% for Black residents, 2.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 87.3% for other race residents, 16.2% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Jefferson City, MO (2022)
    • 30,48271.2%White alone
    • 7,39017.3%Black alone
    • 1,5003.5%Two or more races
    • 1,4743.4%Hispanic
    • 1,1662.7%Asian alone
    • 5561.3%Other race alone
    • 510.1%American Indian alone
    • 40.01%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

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According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there were 163 registered sex offenders living in Jefferson City, Missouri as of April 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Jefferson City is 266 to 1.


Crime rates in Jefferson City by year

Type

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2010

2011

2012

2013

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2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

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2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
2
(4.9)
1
(2.3)
1
(2.3)
2
(4.6)
0
(0.0)
1
(2.3)
2
(4.6)
4
(9.3)
4
(9.3)
5
(11.7)
2
(4.7)
3
(7.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(4.7)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
5
(12.2)
6
(13.9)
9
(20.8)
12
(27.6)
7
(16.2)
6
(13.8)
14
(32.5)
9
(20.8)
16
(37.2)
40
(93.3)
31
(72.4)
22
(51.6)
40
(95.6)
50
(117.2)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
41
(100.4)
40
(92.9)
58
(134.1)
39
(89.8)
36
(83.3)
25
(57.6)
42
(97.4)
35
(81.1)
38
(88.4)
27
(63.0)
23
(53.7)
16
(37.5)
13
(31.1)
7
(16.4)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
189
(462.9)
150
(348.2)
177
(409.4)
208
(479.1)
157
(363.5)
101
(232.9)
104
(241.1)
126
(291.9)
94
(218.7)
82
(191.3)
64
(149.6)
74
(173.5)
72
(172.0)
93
(218.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
218
(533.9)
284
(659.3)
282
(652.2)
235
(541.3)
235
(544.1)
166
(382.7)
178
(412.7)
179
(414.6)
164
(381.5)
133
(310.3)
124
(289.8)
70
(164.1)
78
(186.4)
65
(152.4)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
1,157
(2,834)
1,348
(3,129)
1,305
(3,018)
1,311
(3,020)
1,162
(2,690)
1,134
(2,615)
1,153
(2,673)
1,085
(2,513)
1,032
(2,401)
1,060
(2,473)
915
(2,138)
661
(1,550)
588
(1,405)
542
(1,271)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
34
(83.3)
36
(83.6)
26
(60.1)
40
(92.1)
49
(113.4)
31
(71.5)
47
(109.0)
54
(125.1)
58
(134.9)
94
(219.3)
67
(156.6)
93
(218.0)
83
(198.3)
121
(283.7)
Arson
(per 100,000)
31
(75.9)
19
(44.1)
10
(23.1)
10
(23.0)
6
(13.9)
4
(9.2)
2
(4.6)
1
(2.3)
1
(2.3)
5
(11.7)
4
(9.3)
7
(16.4)
8
(19.1)
3
(7.0)
City-Data.com crime index299.7291.3314.6320.2265.4216.6257.2257.5252.2293.4231.7192.2205.3235.9

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Crime rate in Jefferson City detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 122 (87 officers - 78 male; 9 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.08
Missouri average:

2.54
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Ancestries: German (26.8%), American (10.6%), English (8.1%), Irish (4.1%), African (2.1%), European (1.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1825

Elevation: 702 feet

Land area: 27.3 square miles.

Population density: 1,561 people per square mile   (low).

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1,748 residents are foreign born (1.8% Asia, 1.3% Latin America, 0.8% Africa).

This city:

4.1%
Missouri:

4.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,539 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,697 (0.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Columbia, MO (27.1 miles , pop. 84,531).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (105.3 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (328.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Wardsville, MO (2.4 miles ),
Holts Summit, MO (2.6 miles ),
Taos, MO (2.8 miles ),
St. Martins, MO (2.9 miles ),
Lake Mykee Town, MO (2.9 miles ),
Lohman, MO (3.1 miles),
Hartsburg, MO (3.3 miles),
New Bloomfield, MO (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 38.57 N, Longitude: 92.19 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +27,036 (+63.3%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 16,717 (81.1%)

Area code: 573

Distribution of median household income in Jefferson City, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Jefferson City, MO in 2022
Jefferson City satellite photo by USGS

Detailed articles:

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 20 buildings, average cost: $319,000
  • 2021: 58 buildings, average cost: $273,200
  • 2020: 52 buildings, average cost: $273,200
  • 2019: 48 buildings, average cost: $273,200
  • 2018: 44 buildings, average cost: $200,400
  • 2017: 54 buildings, average cost: $175,800
  • 2016: 37 buildings, average cost: $177,300
  • 2015: 42 buildings, average cost: $178,900
  • 2014: 56 buildings, average cost: $208,000
  • 2013: 79 buildings, average cost: $166,900
  • 2012: 65 buildings, average cost: $161,000
  • 2011: 66 buildings, average cost: $162,800
  • 2010: 61 buildings, average cost: $166,800
  • 2009: 63 buildings, average cost: $147,200
  • 2008: 50 buildings, average cost: $224,400
  • 2007: 73 buildings, average cost: $191,900
  • 2006: 102 buildings, average cost: $184,400
  • 2005: 180 buildings, average cost: $130,000
  • 2004: 144 buildings, average cost: $145,400
  • 2003: 139 buildings, average cost: $157,900
  • 2002: 148 buildings, average cost: $155,800
  • 2001: 140 buildings, average cost: $124,900
  • 2000: 152 buildings, average cost: $130,500
  • 1999: 162 buildings, average cost: $146,700
  • 1998: 149 buildings, average cost: $126,800
  • 1997: 144 buildings, average cost: $139,200
Number of permits per 10,000 Jefferson City, MO residents
Average permit cost in Jefferson City, MO
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
Missouri:

2.8%
Unemployment by year
Historical population in Jefferson City, MO
Historical housing units in Jefferson City, MO

Population change in the 1990s: +3,780 (+10.5%).
Most common industries in Jefferson City, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (25.0%)
  • Educational services (8.6%)
  • Health care (7.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.5%)
  • Construction (4.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (23.8%)
  • Construction (8.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.9%)
  • Educational services (4.9%)
  • Health care (4.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Public administration (26.2%)
  • Educational services (12.2%)
  • Health care (11.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.9%)
  • Social assistance (5.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.7%)
Most common occupations in Jefferson City, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.3%)
  • Computer specialists (3.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (2.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Computer specialists (4.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (3.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (11.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.2%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.9%)
  • Registered nurses (3.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.0%)

Average climate in Jefferson City, Missouri

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Tornado activity:

Jefferson City-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Missouri state average. It is 22% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/1/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 16.9 miles away from the Jefferson City city center injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 11/27/1990, a category F3 tornado 25.5 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Jefferson City-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 410% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 299.5 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 233.0 miles away from Jefferson City center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 174.5 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 190.1 miles away from Jefferson City center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 233.0 miles away from Jefferson City center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 328.6 miles away from Jefferson City center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Cole County (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 9, Winter Storms: 6, Winds: 4, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Jefferson City topographic map

Main business address for: EXCHANGE NATIONAL BANCSHARES INC (NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS).

Hospitals in Jefferson City:

  • CAPITAL REG MED CTR-MADISON-SW (provides emergency services, 1125 S MADISON ST)
  • CAPITAL REGION MEDICAL CENTER (Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, 1125 MADISON ST)
  • CENTRAL MISSOURI MEDICAL PARK SURGERY CENTER, LLC (1705 CHRISTY DRIVE, SUITE 100)
  • COMMUNITY HOSPICES OF AMERICA-CENTRAL (2418 HYDE PARK ROAD)
  • RIVERSIDE HOSPITAL (1314 WEST EDGEWOOD DRIVE)
  • ST MARYS HEALTH CENTER (Proprietary, 100 ST MARYS MEDICAL PLAZA)

Nursing Homes in Jefferson City:

  • ADAMS STREET -A STONEBRIDGE COMMUNITY (1024 ADAMS STREET)
  • CAPITAL HEALTHCARE CENTER (1024 ADAMS STREET)
  • CHASTAINS OF JEFFERSON CITY (1024 ADAMS STREET)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-JEFFERSON CITY (3038 WEST TRUMAN BLVD)
  • JEFFERSON CITY MANOR CARE CENTER (1720 VIETH DR)
  • JEFFERSON CITY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CTR, LLC (1221 SOUTHGATE LANE)
  • LINCOLN NURSING CENTER (3038 W TRUMAN BLVD)
  • OAK VIEW LIVING CENTER (1207 STADIUM BLVD)
  • ST JOSEPH'S BLUFFS (1306 WEST MAIN STREET)
  • VILLA MARIE SNF (1030 EDMONDS STREET)

Dialysis Facilities in Jefferson City:

  • DIALYSIS CLINICS, INC - JEFFERSON CITY EAST (1916 BOGGS CREEK ROAD)
  • DIALYSIS CLINICS, INC - JEFFERSON CITY WEST (144 SCOTT STATION RD)

Home Health Centers in Jefferson City:

  • CAPITAL REGION HOME HEALTH (1125 MADISON ST)
  • HOMEMAKER HEALTH CARE INC (1760 SOUTHRIDGE DRIVE)
  • MO RIVER HHA INC (1440 AARON COURT)
  • PYRAMID HOME HEALTH SERVICES - JEFFERSON CITY, INC (PO BOX 6818)
  • SSM HOME CARE AT ST MARY'S HEALTH CENTER (1241 STADIUM BLVD)

Airports and heliports located in Jefferson City:

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Amtrak station:

JEFFERSON CITY (101 JEFFERSON ST.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/Universities in Jefferson City:

  • Lincoln University (Full-time enrollment: 2,348; Location: 820 Chestnut Street; Public; Website: www.lincolnu.edu/; Offers Master's degree)
  • Metro Business College-Jefferson City (Full-time enrollment: 189; Location: 210 El Mercado Plaza; Private, for-profit; Website: www.metrobusinesscollege.edu)
  • Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science (Full-time enrollment: 159; Location: 1101 R Southwest Blvd; Private, for-profit; Website: merrelluniversity.edu)
  • Nichols Career Center (Location: 605 Union; Public; Website: www.nicholscareercenter.org)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Jefferson City:

  • University of Missouri-Columbia (about 27 miles; Columbia, MO; Full-time enrollment: 29,599)
  • Columbia College (about 28 miles; Columbia, MO; FT enrollment: 13,975)
  • Missouri University of Science and Technology (about 49 miles; Rolla, MO; FT enrollment: 6,486)
  • State Fair Community College (about 60 miles; Sedalia, MO; FT enrollment: 3,581)
  • Moberly Area Community College (about 61 miles; Moberly, MO; FT enrollment: 3,977)
  • East Central College (about 67 miles; Union, MO; FT enrollment: 2,810)
  • University of Central Missouri (about 85 miles; Warrensburg, MO; FT enrollment: 9,952)

Public high schools in Jefferson City:

  • JEFFERSON CITY HIGH (Students: 1,913, Location: 609 UNION, Grades: 9-12)
  • BLAIR OAKS HIGH (Students: 390, Location: 6124 FALCON LN, Grades: 9-12)
  • H KENNETH KIRCHNER SCHOOL (Location: 1403 RIVERSIDE DR, Grades: KG-12)
  • MOVIP HIGH SCHOOL (Location: 205 JEFFERSON ST, Grades: 6-12)
  • NICHOLS CAREER CTR. (Location: 605 UNION, Grades: 9-12)
  • PRENGER FAMILY CTR. (Location: 400 STADIUM BLVD, Grades: 9-12)

Private high schools in Jefferson City:

  • HELIAS HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 768, Location: 1305 SWIFTS HWY, Grades: 9-12)
  • CALVARY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 43, Location: 2525 ROUTE B, Grades: 9-12)
  • CENTRAL BAPTIST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 12, Location: 1812 E MCCARTY ST, Grades: PK-12)

Biggest public elementary/middle schools in Jefferson City:

Biggest private elementary/middle schools in Jefferson City:

  • ST JOSEPH CATHEDRAL SCHOOL (Students: 509, Location: 2303 W MAIN ST, Grades: PK-8)
  • ST PETER INTERPARISH CATHOLIC SCHOOL (Students: 487, Location: 314 W HIGH ST, Grades: UG-8)
  • IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL (Students: 411, Location: 1208 E MCCARTY ST, Grades: PK-8)
  • TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 332, Location: 812 STADIUM BLVD, Grades: KG-8)
  • ST STANISLAUS SCHOOL (Students: 235, Location: 6410 ROUTE W, Grades: PK-8)
  • ST MARTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 226, Location: 7206 SAINT MARTINS BLVD, Grades: KG-8)
  • ST FRANCIS XAVIER SCHOOL (Students: 188, Location: 7307 ROUTE M, Grades: KG-8)
  • IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 120, Location: 8231 TANNER BRIDGE RD, Grades: PK-8)
  • CONCORD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 108, Location: 3212 EMERALD LN STE 100, Grades: PK-6)
  • MOREAU MONTESSORI SCHOOL (Students: 38, Location: 900 MOREAU DR, Grades: PK-1)
See full list of schools located in Jefferson City

Library in Jefferson City:

  • MISSOURI RIVER REGIONAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $2,798,575; Location: 209 ADAMS STREET; 197,804 books; 7,579 e-books; 17,037 audio materials; 16,431 video materials; 11 local licensed databases; 14 state licensed databases; 549 print serial subscriptions; 14 electronic serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • Please post under Colleges/Universities in Jefferson City. COLUMBIA COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 1,039; Location: 3314 Emerald Lane, Jefferson City, MO; Private; Website: www.ccis.edu

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Jefferson City: Missouri State Highway Patrol Headquarters (A), Southwest Plaza (B), Shoppers Mart (C), Gerbes Center (D), Jefferson Plaza (E), West Village Plaza (F), Jefferson City Fire Department Station 2 (G), Jefferson City Fire Department Station 3 (H), Jefferson City Fire Department Station 4 (I), Jefferson City Fire Department Hype Park Training Center (J), Jefferson City Fire Department Station 5 (K), Jefferson City Fire Department Station 1 (L). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Dix Road Shopping Center (1), Mart Shopping Center (2), Southridge Shopping Center (3), Capital Mall (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Main business address in Jefferson City: EXCHANGE NATIONAL BANCSHARES INC (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Jefferson City include: Faith Lutheran Church (A), Carmelite Monastery (B), Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (C), Saint Peter Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Jefferson City National Cemetery (1), Fairview Cemetery (2), Hawthorn Memorial Gardens (3), Resurrection Cemetery (4), Riverview Cemetery (5), Saint Peters Cemetery (6), Woodland-Old City Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Hough Park Lake (A), Sunset Lake (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Boggs Creek (A), Wears Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Jefferson City include: Hough Park (1), Lavinia Park (2), Ellis-Porter Park (3), Jefferson Landing State Historic Site (4), Runge Conservation Nature Center (5), McClung Park (6), Washington Park (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Cole County Historical Society & Museum (109 Madison Street) (1), Missouri State - for the Blind & Physically Handicapped- Secretary of State Office- Wolfner Lib (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 600 West Main Street) (2), Aladdin's Castle Inc (Amusement & Theme Parks; Capital Mall) (3), Grice Lloyd (Amusement & Theme Parks; 1914 Bubba Lane) (4), Colloidal Minerals Direct (2321 Saint Louis Road) (5), Missouri State - Tourism Division (Truman Building) (6). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: Hotel Deville (319 West Miller Street) (1), Comfort Inn Motel (1926 Jefferson Street) (2), Hampton Inn Jefferson City at Capital Ma (4800 Country Club Drive) (3), Comfort Inn Jefferson City (1926 Jefferson St) (4), Chasers Lounge (1937 Christy Drive) (5), Monroe Plaza Hotel (422 Monroe St) (6), Days Inn (2100 Jefferson Street) (7), Capitol Plaza Hotel & Convention Center (415 West McCarty Street) (8), Carnegies Restaurant (415 West McCarty Street) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Courts: Price William Ray Jr Judge (Supreme Court Building) (1), Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI (305 East McCarty Street) (2), Benton Duane Judge (Supreme Court Building) (3), Missouri State - Missouri National Guard- Recruiting Office (2302 Militia Drive) (4), Wolff Michael A Judge (Supreme Court Building) (5), Cole County - Court House- Information (301 East High Street) (6), Mosers (907 Wildwood Drive) (7), Stith Laura Denvir Judge (Supreme Court Building) (8), Simon Thomas Clerk Of Supreme Ct (Supreme Court Building) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Birthplace of: Maya Moore - Basketball player, Ayla Brown - Basketball player, Cedric the Entertainer - Comedian, Jack Kilby, Blaine Luetkemeyer - Politician, Chester Himes - (died 1984), author, Deborah Digges - Poet, Harold Volkmer - Politician, Joe Crede - 2005 Major League Baseball player (Chicago White Sox, born: Apr 26, 1978), John A. Gordon - General.

Cole County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Jefferson City and their reported violations in the past:

COLE CO PWSD 2 (Population served: 12,600, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-15-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-15-2008), St Compliance achieved (JAN-22-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-21-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-21-2005), St Public Notif received (NOV-29-2005), St Compliance achieved (JAN-22-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-16-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-16-2005), St Compliance achieved (JAN-22-2014)
COLE CO PWSD 4 (Population served: 7,283, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (2 times from SEP-19-2005 to SEP-19-2005), St Public Notif requested (2 times from SEP-19-2005 to SEP-19-2005), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-14-2005), St Public Notif received (DEC-16-2005), St Compliance achieved (JAN-22-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-01-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-01-2005), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-14-2005), St Public Notif received (DEC-16-2005), St Compliance achieved (JAN-22-2014)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One minor monitoring violation
COLE CO PWSD 3 (Population served: 1,875, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 regular monitoring violations
EUGENE (Population served: 220, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-29-2008), St Public Notif requested (SEP-29-2008)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One minor monitoring violation
TABLE ROCK VINEY CREEK 105 (Population served: 110, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-30-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-30-2009), St Public Notif received (JUL-16-2009), St Compliance achieved (JAN-22-2014)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation
WOOD CREST CONDOMINIUMS (Address: 1132 S ROCK CREEK RD , Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St BCA signed (FEB-09-2006), St Public Notif requested (MAY-26-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-26-2006), St Public Notif received (JUN-26-2006), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-27-2006), St Compliance achieved (FEB-09-2009)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JAN-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-27-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-27-2006), St Public Notif received (FEB-08-2006), St BCA signed (FEB-09-2006), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-27-2006), St Compliance achieved (FEB-09-2009)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-30-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-30-2005), St BCA signed (FEB-09-2006), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-27-2006), St Compliance achieved (FEB-09-2009)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-15-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-15-2005), St Public Notif received (NOV-26-2005), St BCA signed (FEB-09-2006), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-27-2006), St Compliance achieved (FEB-09-2009)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-21-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-21-2005), St Public Notif received (OCT-31-2005), St BCA signed (FEB-09-2006), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-27-2006), St Compliance achieved (FEB-09-2009)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-26-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-26-2005), St Public Notif received (OCT-19-2005), St BCA signed (FEB-09-2006), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-27-2006), St Compliance achieved (FEB-09-2009)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
CENTRAL MO CRRCTNL CTR (Population served: 42, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) - In MAY-2014, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JUN-30-2014), St Public Notif requested (JUN-30-2014)
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) - In APR-2014, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-28-2014), St Formal NOV issued (MAY-28-2014), St Public Notif received (JUN-12-2014)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • 31 regular monitoring violations
RAINBOW LANES BOWLING (Population served: 40, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Failure To Address Deficiency - In OCT-29-2011, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-11-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-11-2012), St Public Notif received (JAN-25-2012)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations

Drinking water stations with addresses in Jefferson City that have no violations reported:

  • COLE CO PWSD 1 (Population served: 12,400, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

57.7%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.1%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

People in group quarters in Jefferson City in 2010:

  • 3,488 people in state prisons
  • 804 people in college/university student housing
  • 456 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 71 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 61 people in other noninstitutional facilities
  • 36 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities
  • 14 people in residential treatment centers for adults
  • 13 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness
  • 11 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers
  • 10 people in residential treatment centers for juveniles (non-correctional)

People in group quarters in Jefferson City in 2000:

  • 1,939 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 1,583 people in state prisons
  • 510 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 456 people in nursing homes
  • 122 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 45 people in other group homes
  • 29 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 18 people in homes for the mentally ill
  • 16 people in religious group quarters
  • 15 people in unknown juvenile institutions

Banks with most branches in Jefferson City (2011 data):

  • The Central Trust Bank: Central Bank West Branch, Limited Service Branch (Courier), at 238 Madison Street, Central Motor Branch, Wal-Mart Supercenter Facility, - Wal Mart Ea. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $2,004.0 mil, Deposits: $1,184.0 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 13 total offices, Holding Company: Central Bancompany
  • Jefferson Bank of Missouri: Jefferson City Facility, Jefferson City Facility, Jefferson City Facility, Jefferson Bank Of Missouri. Info updated 2007/01/25: Bank assets: $488.9 mil, Deposits: $428.8 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Central Bancompany
  • Hawthorn Bank: at 132 East High Street, West Facility, South Facility, East Facility. Info updated 2011/03/16: Bank assets: $1,152.2 mil, Deposits: $971.8 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 24 total offices, Holding Company: Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc
  • Providence Bank: Ellis Blvd Branch, Stadium Blvd Branch, Missouri Blvd Branch. Info updated 2010/10/18: Bank assets: $670.4 mil, Deposits: $564.2 mil, headquarters in Columbia, MO, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 13 total offices, Holding Company: Linco Bancshares, Inc.
  • Regions Bank: Madison Street Branch at 425 Madison Street, branch established on 1884/01/01. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $123,368.2 mil, Deposits: $98,301.3 mil, headquarters in Birmingham, AL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1778 total offices, Holding Company: Regions Financial Corporation
  • Legends Bank: Taos Branch at 8201 Highway M, branch established on 1986/08/25. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $256.9 mil, Deposits: $209.4 mil, headquarters in Linn, MO, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 10 total offices, Holding Company: Linn Holding Company
  • U.S. Bank National Association: Jefferson City Branch at 101 West Mccarty Street, branch established on 1895/01/01. Info updated 2012/01/30: Bank assets: $330,470.8 mil, Deposits: $236,091.5 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, 3121 total offices, Holding Company: U.S. Bancorp
  • UMB Bank, National Association: Jefferson City Branch at 300 Dix Road, branch established on 1974/07/01. Info updated 2007/12/13: Bank assets: $11,205.9 mil, Deposits: $8,538.8 mil, headquarters in Kansas City, MO, positive income, 107 total offices, Holding Company: Umb Financial Corporation
  • Farmers Bank of Lohman, Missouri: Farmers Bank Of Lohman - Jefferson C at 103 Lomo Drive, branch established on 1982/07/17. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $56.7 mil, Deposits: $47.3 mil, headquarters in Lohman, MO, positive income, 2 total offices
  • 2 other banks with 2 local branches

For population 15 years and over in Jefferson City:

Marital status in Jefferson City, MO
  • Never married: 33.8%
  • Now married: 46.4%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 6.5%
  • Divorced: 12.4%

For population 25 years and over in Jefferson City:

  • High school or higher: 90.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 35.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 13.7%
  • Unemployed: 4.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 14.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.9
Missouri average:

11.1

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Jefferson City
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Jefferson City, MO (based on Cole County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant23,00255
Catholic20,1459
Mainline Protestant7,24715
Other1,62410
Black Protestant8594
None23,113-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 11
Here:

1.50 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
This county:

0.41 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 40
Here:

5.44 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 52
Here:

7.07 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Cole County:

8.3%
State:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.6%
Missouri:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

12.9%
Missouri:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

49.0%
Missouri:

50.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

46.0%
Missouri:

48.6%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.8
Missouri:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Jefferson City:

20.5%
State:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

10.5%
State:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Jefferson City:

6.8
Missouri:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

34.0%
State:

34.3%

General health condition:
Jefferson City:

56.2%
Missouri:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Jefferson City:

79.2%
State:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Jefferson City, MO Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 129$835,919$77,7600$0
Firefighters 77$354,605$55,2630$0
Parks and Recreation 57$176,007$37,0540$0
Sewerage 36$134,542$44,8470$0
Financial Administration 30$77,491$30,9960$0
Streets and Highways 29$108,301$44,8140$0
Transit 27$72,666$32,2960$0
Other and Unallocable 26$36,429$16,8130$0
Other Government Administration 11$70,713$77,1410$0
Judicial and Legal 4$23,013$69,0390$0
Airports 3$11,397$45,5880$0
Totals for Government 429$1,901,083$53,1770$0

Jefferson City government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - Sewerage: $6,707,000 ($157.71)
    General - Other: $6,220,000 ($146.26)
  • Current Operations - Parks and Recreation: $13,394,000 ($314.95)
    Police Protection: $11,354,000 ($266.98)
    Local Fire Protection: $7,674,000 ($180.45)
    Sewerage: $6,460,000 ($151.90)
    Regular Highways: $6,162,000 ($144.89)
    Central Staff Services: $3,757,000 ($88.34)
    Transit Utilities: $2,405,000 ($56.55)
    General - Other: $2,277,000 ($53.54)
    Financial Administration: $1,025,000 ($24.10)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $715,000 ($16.81)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $650,000 ($15.28)
    Natural Resources - Other: $557,000 ($13.10)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $5,000 ($0.12)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,650,000 ($38.80)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $612,000 ($14.39)
    Transit Utilities: $189,000 ($4.44)
    Parks and Recreation: $9,000 ($0.21)

Jefferson City government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $12,133,000 ($285.29)
    Other: $3,048,000 ($71.67)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,849,000 ($66.99)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,412,000 ($33.20)
    Fines and Forfeits: $844,000 ($19.85)
    General Revenue - Other: $596,000 ($14.01)
    Sale of Property: $439,000 ($10.32)
    Donations From Private Sources: $281,000 ($6.61)
  • Revenue - Transit Utilities: $261,000 ($6.14)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $3,311,000 ($77.85)
    Other: $2,063,000 ($48.51)
    Transit Utilities: $1,046,000 ($24.60)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $26,228,000 ($616.72)
    Public Utilities Sales: $8,272,000 ($194.51)
    Property: $6,004,000 ($141.18)
    Other License: $932,000 ($21.91)

Jefferson City government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $51,904,000 ($1220.47)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $48,803,000 ($1147.55)
    Beginning Outstanding - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $15,018,000 ($353.13)
    Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Industrial Revenue: $11,043,000 ($259.66)
    Retired Nonguaranteed - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $3,975,000 ($93.47)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,101,000 ($72.92)

Jefferson City government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $6,769,000 ($159.17)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $57,478,000 ($1351.53)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $31,388,000 ($738.05)
Businesses in Jefferson City, MO
NameCountNameCount
AT&T2Lane Furniture1
Ace Hardware1Little Caesars Pizza1
Advance Auto Parts1Long John Silver's1
American Eagle Outfitters1Lowe's1
Applebee's1Marriott1
Arby's1MasterBrand Cabinets5
AutoZone1Maurices1
Barnes & Noble1McDonald's5
Baskin-Robbins1Menards1
Bath & Body Works1Motel 61
Baymont Inn1New Balance3
Best Western1Nike3
Big O Tires2Nissan1
Blockbuster1Old Navy1
Burger King1Panera Bread1
Chevrolet1Papa John's Pizza1
Chipotle1Payless2
Cold Stone Creamery1Penske1
Comfort Suites1Pier 1 Imports1
Curves1Pizza Hut3
Dairy Queen1Quiznos2
Days Inn1RadioShack2
Deb1Red Lobster1
Decora Cabinetry2Ruby Tuesday1
Domino's Pizza2Ryan's Grill1
DressBarn1SAS Shoes1
Dressbarn1SONIC Drive-In3
Econo Lodge1Shoe Carnival1
FedEx14Sprint Nextel2
Ford1Staples1
GNC1Starbucks2
GameStop1Steak 'n Shake1
Goodwill2Subway6
H&R Block2Super 81
Hardee's1T-Mobile3
Hilton1T.J.Maxx1
Hobby Lobby1Taco Bell2
Holiday Inn2Target1
Honda1Toyota1
Hyundai1U-Haul2
JCPenney1U.S. Cellular2
Jones New York3UPS17
Justice1Vans1
KFC1Victoria's Secret1
Kmart1Walgreens2
Kohl's1Walmart2
Kroger2Wendy's2
La-Z-Boy1YMCA1

Strongest AM radio stations in Jefferson City:

  • KLIK (1240 AM; 5 kW; JEFFERSON CITY, MO; Owner: PREMIER RADIO GROUP)
  • KWOS (950 AM; 5 kW; JEFFERSON CITY, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • KRMS (1150 AM; 10 kW; OSAGE BEACH, MO; Owner: VIPER COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFAL (900 AM; 1 kW; FULTON, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • KBNN (750 AM; daytime; 5 kW; LEBANON, MO; Owner: OZARK BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KJPW (1390 AM; 5 kW; WAYNESVILLE, MO; Owner: PULASKI COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)

Strongest FM radio stations in Jefferson City:

  • KJMO (104.1 FM; JEFFERSON CITY, MO; Owner: PREMIER RADIO GROUP, L.L.C.)
  • KJLU (88.9 FM; JEFFERSON CITY, MO; Owner: LINCOLN UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI)
  • KTXY (106.9 FM; JEFFERSON CITY, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • KBBM (100.1 FM; JEFFERSON CITY, MO; Owner: PREMIER RADIO GROUP)
  • KATI (94.3 FM; CALIFORNIA, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • K248AO (90.1 FM; JEFFERSON CITY, MO; Owner: LAKE AREA EDCTNAL B/CNG FOUNDATION)
  • KOQL (106.1 FM; ASHLAND, MO; Owner: MID-MISSOURI BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCMQ (96.7 FM; COLUMBIA, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • KPLA (101.5 FM; COLUMBIA, MO; Owner: COLUMBIA FM, INC.)
  • KBXR (102.3 FM; COLUMBIA, MO; Owner: FT. SMITH FM, INC.)
  • KBIA (91.3 FM; COLUMBIA, MO; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI)
  • KNLG (90.3 FM; NEW BLOOMFIELD, MO; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC)
  • KCLR-FM (99.3 FM; BOONVILLE, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • KLOZ (92.7 FM; ELDON, MO; Owner: BENNE BROADCASTING COMPANY, LLC)
  • KMCV (89.9 FM; HIGH POINT, MO; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KWWR (95.7 FM; MEXICO, MO; Owner: KXEO RADIO, INC.)
  • K265CT (100.9 FM; JEFFERSON CITY, MO; Owner: LIFESOUNDS, INC.)
  • KKCA (100.5 FM; FULTON, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Jefferson City:

  • K11TB (Channel 11; JEFFERSON CITY, MO; Owner: CHELSEY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF COLUMBIA, LLC)
  • KRCG (Channel 13; JEFFERSON CITY, MO; Owner: MEL WHEELER INC.)
  • KNLJ (Channel 25; JEFFERSON CITY, MO; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • K32FH (Channel 32; WARRENSBURG, MO; Owner: ROGER E. HARDERS)
  • KMOS-TV (Channel 6; SEDALIA, MO; Owner: BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF CENTRAL MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KMIZ (Channel 17; COLUMBIA, MO; Owner: CHELSEY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF COLUMBIA, LLC)
  • KOMU-TV (Channel 8; COLUMBIA, MO; Owner: THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI)
  • K43EU (Channel 43; ST LOUIS, MO; Owner: ROGER E. HARDERS)
  • K41OI (Channel 41; JEFFERSON CITY, MO; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K56AU (Channel 56; COLUMBIA, MO; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
Fatal accident count
See more detailed statistics of Jefferson City fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 406Number of bridges
  • 4,295ft / 1,309mTotal length
  • $161,958,000Total costs
  • 2,509,962Total average daily traffic
  • 238,979Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Jefferson City, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 81900-1909
  • 11910-1919
  • 121920-1929
  • 201930-1939
  • 181940-1949
  • 301950-1959
  • 871960-1969
  • 441970-1979
  • 591980-1989
  • 811990-1999
  • 292000-2009
  • 162010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Jefferson City, MO
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 4 full and 6 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED102$103,982285$102,710774$128,90876$59,5315$345,780122$70,7512$115,315
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED6$118,84324$131,967128$127,9064$67,3480$015$76,8190$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED8$115,18026$98,41793$119,53217$17,3150$08$94,8962$27,665
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN11$114,9459$149,92684$117,1381$49,9500$05$100,4140$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS2$65,0000$012$99,0590$00$01$41,0000$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

Detailed mortgage data for all 10 tracts in Jefferson City, MO

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 3 full and 6 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED83$119,27084$127,6800$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED17$115,16829$142,4101$52,080
APPLICATIONS DENIED12$110,58310$142,3980$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN11$93,04512$131,3870$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$52,7304$170,7820$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Jefferson City, MO
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Jefferson City, MO - Value

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 90. The highest number of fire incidents - 298 took place in 2006, and the least - 0 in 2010. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Jefferson City, MO When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (44.5%), and Structure Fires (34.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Jefferson City, MO
    • 68044.5%Outside Fires
    • 52234.2%Structure Fires
    • 23815.6%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 885.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Jefferson City, MO

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Jefferson City, Missouri:

  • Econo Lodge, 1926 Jefferson St, Jefferson City, Missouri 65109 , Phone: (573) 636-2797, Fax: (573) 636-3611
  • Truman Hotel And Conference Center, 1510 Jefferson St, Jefferson City, Missouri 65110 , Phone: (573) 635-7171, Fax: (573) 635-8006
  • Oak Tree Inn Jefferson City, 1710 Jefferson St, Jefferson City, Missouri 65110 , Phone: (573) 636-5456, Fax: (573) 636-0441
  • Best Western Plus Capital Inn, 1937 Christy Dr, Jefferson City, Missouri 65101 , Phone: (573) 635-4175, Fax: (573) 635-6769
  • Fairfield Inn & Suites, 3621 W Truman Blvd, Jefferson City, Missouri 65109 , Phone: (573) 761-0400, Fax: (573) 761-0401
  • Holiday Inn Express, 1716 Jefferson St, Jefferson City, Missouri 65109 , Phone: (573) 634-4040, Fax: (573) 634-4200
  • Hampton Inn Jefferson City, 4800 Country Club Dr, Jefferson City, Missouri 65109 , Phone: (573) 634-7440, Fax: (573) 634-7460
  • Comfort Suites Jefferson City, 4804 Country Club Dr, Jefferson City, Missouri 65109 , Phone: (573) 636-0300, Fax: (573) 636-7237
  • 4 other hotels and motels
All 12 fire-safe hotels and motels in Jefferson City, Missouri
Most common first names in Jefferson City, MO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary39679.4 years
William33074.4 years
John32875.7 years
James26571.1 years
Robert20471.8 years
Charles20174.9 years
Helen17080.9 years
Anna16282.2 years
Margaret15680.3 years
Dorothy14578.6 years
Most common last names in Jefferson City, MO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith15073.7 years
Jones8673.4 years
Miller8475.3 years
Johnson7474.2 years
Williams7274.7 years
Rackers7177.6 years
Wilson6576.0 years
Prenger6178.8 years
Thompson6075.6 years
Scott5775.1 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Jefferson City, MO
  • 55.3%Utility gas
  • 41.9%Electricity
  • 1.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.2%Wood
  • 0.2%Other fuel
  • 0.1%No fuel used
  • 0.1%Solar energy
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Jefferson City, MO
  • 68.7%Electricity
  • 28.2%Utility gas
  • 1.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.2%No fuel used
  • 0.2%Other fuel


Jefferson City compared to Missouri state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

Jefferson City on our top lists:

  • #74 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of high school students in private schools (500+ students)"
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