City profile
Jefferson City, MO
Cole County · Population 42,488
Jefferson City is a town in Cole County, MO with about 42,488 residents and a typical home value near $219,000. It is 28 miles from Columbia, MO, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
32°F
Summer avg
78°F
Sunny days / yr
205
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$218,700
Typical monthly housing
$1,365
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
83
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.97%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.7%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.39%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 73/100
Top hazards: Heat wave, Ice storm, Tornado
Nearest major airport
98 mi to St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 32% Democratic / 67% Republican
Community
Population
42,488
Black population
16.1%
County
Cole County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes
Highlights
- About 42,488 residents
- Typical home value about $219,000
- 28 miles from Columbia, MO
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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