The Town FilesWest Jefferson, Ohio
Village in Madison County · population 4,137 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $192,100
- Household income
- $64,136
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 23 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 44.5
West Jefferson is a village of 4,137 people in Madison County, Ohio. The median home is worth $192,100, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks quieter than 96% of Ohio towns, better for first-time buyers than 87% of Ohio towns.
How West Jefferson ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in West Jefferson is worth $192,100, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $64,136, which is more affordable than 30% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $969 a month. 77.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | West Jefferson | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $192,100 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $969 | $914 |
| Median household income | $64,136 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 77.5% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in West Jefferson
| People | West Jefferson | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.5 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.2% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 17.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.9% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.9% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 9.2% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 25.6 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.6% | 90.9% |
Weather in West Jefferson
July highs average 82.2°F and January lows 18.6°F. About 42.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 22.7 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 132 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Jefferson since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 10, 1973 about 2.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on February 28, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 16, 2013.
Severe weather in Madison County since 1996
Madison County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
| April 24, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3286: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
Jobs and pay in Madison County
Madison County had 23,600 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,168 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in West Jefferson itself the ACS puts it at 2.1%.
Public schools in West Jefferson
3 public schools with 950 students, about 14.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood Elementary School | K-5 | 429 | 15.3 |
| West Jefferson High School | 9-12 | 274 | 13.0 |
| West Jefferson Middle School | 6-8 | 247 | 16.5 |
Towns near West Jefferson
- Lake Darby, OH4.8 mi · 4,731 people · home $233,200
- London, OH7.9 mi · 10,279 people · home $201,000
- Lincoln Village, OH9.3 mi · 9,702 people · home $169,100
- Hilliard, OH9.9 mi · 37,114 people · home $385,100
- Plain City, OH10.9 mi · 4,065 people · home $368,500
- Upper Arlington, OH13.7 mi · 36,800 people · home $595,600
- Grove City, OH14.0 mi · 41,252 people · home $310,400
- Dublin, OH14.2 mi · 49,328 people · home $563,500
West Jefferson questions
Is West Jefferson, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, West Jefferson scores better for retirees than 41% of Ohio towns and quieter than 96%. 21.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.5).
How much does a house cost in West Jefferson?
The median owner-occupied home in West Jefferson is valued at $192,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,136, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $969 a month.
What is the weather like in West Jefferson?
July highs average 82.2°F and January lows 18.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.3 inches of precipitation a year and 22.7 inches of snow.
Does West Jefferson get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Jefferson since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 10, 1973. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)