Jefferson County, Mississippi Real Estate Listings and Moving Services
Jefferson County is found in the state of Mississippi. With a land mass of 527 square miles, Jefferson County is one of the smaller counties in the state, while in regards to population it is near the bottom with 974 inhabitants. Jefferson County's population density of rural makes it one of the most heavily populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Fayette, with a population of 6,501.
Jefferson County is one of the
affluent regions in the state. The median income for Jefferson County residents is $19,189, putting the region in at the bottom of all counties in Mississippi. As a reflection this, the average home price in Jefferson County is $41,796, well below the state average of $66,412.
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The region spending on education in Jefferson County is $6,931 per student per year, in line with what is typical in the rest of the state (and reflecting the high importance placed on schools in the region). The student-teacher ratio in Jefferson County schools is 16 students to a teacher.
Commute times for people living in Jefferson County average 26 min., slightly longer than the number for Mississippi as a whole.