City safety & data profile

JeffersonvilleIN

Jeffersonville, IN is a 47K-resident city in Clark County with a median household income of $70,930.

Clark County, Indiana. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Jeffersonville, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Jeffersonville has a population larger than 78% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $216,800, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

47K
Population
Top 22%
By size
$70,930
Median income
$216,800
Median home
11.2%
Poverty rate

The read on Jeffersonville

Jeffersonville posts a median household income higher than 38% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Jeffersonville area.

Top 62%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Jeffersonville

Where Jeffersonville income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$70,930 Bottom 38% higher than 38% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. IN $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Jeffersonville, IN beyond the headline numbers

Jeffersonville sits inside Clark County, Indiana, at roughly 38.28°N, -85.74°W. Population 46,960, $70,930 median household income. Median home value $216,800, median rent $1,148. Poverty rate 11.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Jeffersonville's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 45%, then high blood pressure at 40.1%. 2 hospitals in/around Jeffersonville, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Jeffersonville from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
46,960
Jeffersonville
Median Income
$70,930
+4% vs avg
Median Home Value
$216,800
-5% vs avg
Median Age
39.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Clark County) - Jeffersonville's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
124K+12%
Median Income
$74,214+47%
Median Home Value
$222,900+75%
Poverty Rate
10.2%-16%
Unemployment
4%-55%

Economics

Economics indicators for Jeffersonville, IN
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,148/mo
Poverty Rate
11.2% -21% vs avg
Unemployment 4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 28.2%
Work From Home 13.5%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 74.6%
African American 12.5%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
45%
High Blood Pressure
40.1%
Short Sleep Duration
37.2%
Physical Inactivity
25.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.9%
Current Smoking
17.1%
Binge Drinking
16.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
14%
Diabetes
12.9%
Current Asthma
11.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 59.9%
Annual Checkup 80.2%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
8.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.6%
Stroke
3.5%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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0
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1
★★
0
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
NORTON CLARK HOSPITAL
JEFFERSONVILLE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Jeffersonville, IN? ▼
Jeffersonville, IN has a population of 46,960 people, located in Clark County, Indiana.
What is the median household income in Jeffersonville? ▼
The median household income in Jeffersonville, IN is $70,930 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 11.2%.
What is the median home value in Jeffersonville? ▼
The median home value in Jeffersonville, IN is $216,800. Median rent is $1,148/month.
What are the top health concerns in Jeffersonville? ▼
The top health indicators in Jeffersonville include Obesity (45%), High Blood Pressure (40.1%), Short Sleep Duration (37.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Jeffersonville? ▼
Jeffersonville has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Jeffersonville? ▼
The median age in Jeffersonville, IN is 39.5 years. 28.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Jeffersonville, IN is located in Clark County, Indiana. With a population of 47K and a $70,930 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Jeffersonville area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

Clarksville, IN 22K Louisville, KY 624K Saint Matthews, KY 17K New Albany, IN 37K Shively, KY 16K Lyndon, KY 11K Newburg, KY 20K Okolona, KY 17K
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Using Jeffersonville's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Clark County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.