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Jefferson City, Missouri · ZIP 65109

Jefferson City — ZIP 65109

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Jefferson City (65109) scores 64/100 — 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 $290K.

64OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

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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 index62/100
Avg math proficiency38%
Avg reading proficiency45%
Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index44/100
Typical home value$290K
Median rent$1,197/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

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$290K

Median Rent

$1,197/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 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
CLARENCE LAWSON ELEM.KG–05440
51%
49%
CAPITAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL09–121,314
43%
53%
BELAIR ELEM.KG–05363
41%
47%
PIONEER TRAIL ELEMENTARYKG–05396
38%
46%
THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE06–08927
37%
43%
WEST ELEM.KG–05317
32%
37%
CEDAR HILL ELEM.KG–05313
32%
47%
SOUTH ELEM.KG–05302
27%
37%
SOUTHWEST EARLY CHILDHOOD CTRPK–PK305Not 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

40,390

Median Income

$75K

Homeownership

67%

Median Age

40.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 65109 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 65109 has a school score of 62/100. 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 65109 is approximately $290K. 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 65109 in Jefferson City has an overall NeighborScore of 64/100. 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.