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Jefferson City, Missouri · ZIP 65101

Jefferson City — ZIP 65101

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Jefferson City (65101) scores 65/100 — Fair for Jefferson City. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $276K.

65OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share16%
Property crime share84%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index65/100
Avg math proficiency43%
Avg reading proficiency48%
Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index47/100
Typical home value$276K
Median rent$969/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$276K

Median Rent

$969/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 22 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

152

Violent Crime

39

Property Crime

113

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Cole County, Missouri (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
BLAIR OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08290
72%
56%
BLAIR OAKS INTERMEDIATE03–05228
71%
68%
BLAIR OAKS HIGH09–12421
57%
67%
JEFFERSON CITY HIGH09–121,353
45%
62%
LEWIS AND CLARK MIDDLE06–08966
30%
40%
EAST ELEM.KG–05286
27%
37%
MOREAU HEIGHTS ELEM.KG–05324
22%
27%
THORPE J. GORDON ELEM.KG–05294
22%
27%
BLAIR OAKS ELEM.PK–02224Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

29,777

Median Income

$75K

Homeownership

65%

Median Age

38.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 65101 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 65101 has a school score of 65/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 65101 is approximately $276K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 65101 in Jefferson City has an overall NeighborScore of 65/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.