Livability Score

61
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (2) F
Ashe County Arts Council
Theatre Arts
Blue Ridge Movie Lounge
Cinema
Museum of Ashe County History
Museum
Mountain Farm Life Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (8) F
Subway
Fast Food
ABC
Alcohol
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McB's Mercantile Ice Cream
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Black Jacks Pub and grill
Bar
KFC/Taco Bell
Fast Food
Southern Scoops and Sandwiches
Sweets
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (3) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Hole Lotta Doughnuts
Bakery
Ingle's
Grocery Store
Sweets And Spirits Bakery Cafe
Bakery
Hole Lotta Doughnuts
Bakery
Food Lion
Grocery Store
The Corner Market
Grocery Store
Parks (8) B
Bowie Seagrave Memorial Park
Park
BackStreet Park
Park
Ashe County Park
Park
Family Central
Park
Shops (10) D-
Antiques On Main
Furniture
Backyard Convenience & More
Convenience Store
The Cabin Store
Furniture
The Happy Shack
Gift Shop
Southern Market by Twin Creeks
Furniture
Antique store
Discount Store
Totally Tan & Tone
Beauty
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Speedway
Convenience Store
Mike's Community Mart
Convenience Store
El Expresso Mexicano
Convenience Store
Decorator Fabric Outlet
Fabric
ASHE ABATTOIR
Convenience Store
Double A Boot Store
Shoes
Roses
Discount Store
Miller's Country Store
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Dollar's Carhartt Store
Clothing
Country Market
Convenience Store
Santa’s Sleigh
Gift Shop
163 Service & Grocery
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in West Jefferson.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in West Jefferson is 92/100 - which is 2% lower than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
B+
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crime F

West Jefferson crime rates are 8,731 per 100k, which is 254% higher than North Carolina
Property Crime
8,246 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
485 crimes per 100k
D-
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employment F

The median income in West Jefferson is $32,273 - which is 33% lower than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$32,273
F
Unemployment Rate
7.8%
F
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
D-
West Jefferson Medical Assocs
Clinic
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Ashe County Health Department
Clinic
Ashe County Driver's License Office
Police
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Ashe Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing C-

West Jefferson home prices are $144,700 - which is 8% lower than North Carolina
Home Price
$144,700
D
Home Appreciation Rate
-8%
D
Home Affordability
4.5x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools D

The West Jefferson graduation rate is 73% - which is 11% lower than North Carolina
School Test Scores
48%
F
High School Grad. Rates
73%
D-
Elementary Schools (2) F
Ashe County Early College High
Westwood Elementary
Mountain View Elementary
High Schools (1) F
Ashe County High
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ratings C

West Jefferson has an overall rating of 62% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
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  • West Jefferson has a Livability Score of 61/100, which is considered average
  • West Jefferson crime rates are 254% higher than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in West Jefferson is 2% lower than the North Carolina average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in West Jefferson? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Bowie Seagrave Memorial Park
      BackStreet Park
      Ashe County Park
      Family Central

      Entertainment

      Ashe County Arts Council
      Blue Ridge Movie Lounge
      Museum of Ashe County History
      Mountain Farm Life Museum

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      ABC
      Wendy's
      Subway
      McB's Mercantile Ice Cream
      McDonald's
      Black Jacks Pub and grill
      KFC/Taco Bell

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in West Jefferson? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in West Jefferson.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is West Jefferson a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy

      Doctors