State rank#1 of 67
Smallest county667,755 residentsJefferson County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 01073
Jefferson County, Alabama
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population667,755
Household income$66,388
Unemployment3.1%
Life expectancy72.4 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Jefferson County has 667,755 residents and ranks #1 by population among Alabama county equivalents. Median household income is $66,388. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.1%. Its clearest relative strength is primary care access. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Alabama
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Jefferson County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Jefferson County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is primary care access.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $240,000 median home value and $1,193/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $66,388, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Jefferson County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing primary care access, mental health access, and bachelor’s degree or higher. College attainment is 36.2% and life expectancy is 72.4 years.
Potential advantages
- Primary care access: 1 per 900 residents, rank #1 of 65 available Alabama counties.
- Mental health access: 1 per 369 residents, rank #3 of 67 available Alabama counties.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 36.2%, rank #4 of 67 available Alabama counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median gross rent: $1,193/mo, rank #63 of 67; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median home value: $240,000, rank #61 of 67; investigate local variation before moving.
- Life expectancy: 72.4 years, rank #29 of 67; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Alabama
Rank and range use only counties in Alabama with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$66,388
$66,388; above the state county median of $54,563.
State rank #10 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$240,000
$240,000; above the state county median of $156,600.
State rank #61 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,193/mo
$1,193/mo; above the state county median of $776/mo.
State rank #63 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.1%
3.1%; below the state county median of 3.3%.
State rank #22 of 67 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
36.2%
36.2%; above the state county median of 17.2%.
State rank #4 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
72.4 years
72.4 years; above the state county median of 72.2 years.
State rank #29 of 67 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
19.7%
19.7%; below the state county median of 23.6%.
State rank #12 of 67 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
9.6%
9.6%; below the state county median of 11.3%.
State rank #12 of 67 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 900 residents
1 per 900 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 2,467 residents.
State rank #1 of 65 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 369 residents
1 per 369 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,548 residents.
State rank #3 of 67 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Jefferson County FAQ
Is Jefferson County a good place to live?
Jefferson County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing primary care access, mental health access, and bachelor’s degree or higher. College attainment is 36.2% and life expectancy is 72.4 years.
What should I know before moving to Jefferson County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $240,000 median home value and $1,193/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $66,388, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Jefferson County?
Jefferson County has 667,755 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Jefferson County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 01073; the parent state FIPS is 01.
What is the median household income in Jefferson County?
The ACS median household income is $66,388.
How much does housing cost in Jefferson County?
Housing benchmarks are $240,000 median home value and $1,193/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $66,388, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Jefferson County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.1%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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