City profile
Jefferson, GA
Jackson County · Population 14,990
Jefferson is a town in Jackson County, GA with about 14,990 residents and a typical home value near $377,000. It is 52 miles from Atlanta, GA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Humid subtropical
Winter avg
43°F
Summer avg
80°F
Sunny days / yr
217
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$377,300
Typical monthly housing
$2,329
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
103
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.89%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.39%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.38%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low · county score 42/100
Top hazards: Ice storm
Nearest major airport
59 mi to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 22% Democratic / 77% Republican
Community
Population
14,990
Black population
9.8%
County
Jackson County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸GA is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: summer heat, hurricanes (coast)
Highlights
- About 14,990 residents
- Typical home value about $377,000
- 52 miles from Atlanta, GA
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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