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Jefferson County, Colorado: crime rate, income and local data
Jefferson County averaged 3.9 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents a year in 2021-2025, 19% lower than the Colorado rate (4.8). Median household income is $110,656 and the unemployment rate was 4.4% in August 2026. Population: about 579,377 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Jefferson County?
Police agencies in Jefferson County reported an average of 2,490 violent crimes and 21,009 property crimes a year from 2021 to 2025. Per 1,000 residents, the violent-crime rate works out to 3.9: 19% lower than the Colorado rate (4.8), and close to the national rate (3.7). Property crime ran at 32.5 per 1,000, against 28.1 statewide. Aggravated assaults make up 68% of the violent total. CDC death records show about 20 homicide deaths a year in the county (3.5 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Jefferson County | Per 1,000 | Colorado per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 2,490 | 3.9 | 4.8 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 21 | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 316 | 0.49 | 0.64 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 451 | 0.70 | 0.65 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 1,701 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 21,009 | 32.5 | 28.1 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 2,484 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 14,444 | 22.3 | 18.5 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4,081 | 6.3 | 5.9 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (9 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Jefferson County?
Median household income is $110,656, 16% higher than the statewide figure ($95,470). The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $637,600 by its owners; renters pay a median $1,861. 5.5% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 8.5%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.4% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 14,318 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Jefferson County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 579,377 | 5,862,189 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $110,656 | $95,470 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $637,600 | $539,400 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,861 | $1,761 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 3.9% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 6.7% | 9.4% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 5.5% | 8.5% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 52.0% | 45.7% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 70.7% | 66.2% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 40.5 | 37.7 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.1% | 93.5% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 5.3% | 7.7% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are wildfire (Relatively High), tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
EPA lists 2 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Jefferson County: Air Force Plant Pjks and Rocky Flats Plant (Usdoe). A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
The National Inventory of Dams lists 31 high-hazard dams in Jefferson County. 5 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 22 Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Cheesman (221 ft) and Ralston (204 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
16 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 439,765 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Jefferson County was covered by 1 federal major disaster declaration from 2016 through 2025 (Flood 1), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 37 of 366 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 47 community water systems, 1 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 1 (highest). NHTSA counted 54 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 8 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County had 36 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (3 active that day). Listed roads include I-70, US 6 and CO 46. 14 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Jefferson County?
Federal school lists show 154 public and 30 private schools in the county. 22 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 66 fire or EMS stations and 15 police or sheriff stations. 1 state park or recreation area: Staunton State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Jefferson County
Gun shops
31 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Jefferson County (29 from the ATF licensee list, 2 from OpenStreetMap), plus 51 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 7 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Ark Tactical (Lakewood), Aspen Filly's (Arvada), Big 5 Sporting Goods #335 (Arvada), Big R Of Conifer LLC (Conifer), Big R Of Evergreen LLC (Evergreen), Colorado Gun Writes (Arvada), Colorado Premier Realty And Auction Services INC (Lakewood), Denver Guns And Ammo (Littleton) and 21 more.
Liquor stores
131 liquor stores are on the map in Jefferson County: 3 S Liquors (Arvada), 44th Liquors (Wheat Ridge), 777 Liquors (Lakewood), 82 Liquors (Littleton), Ace Liquor (Golden), Alameda Discount Liquor Store (Lakewood), Alpine Liquors (Pine), Arbor Liquors (Denver) and 123 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map in Jefferson County: Planned Parenthood (Arvada).
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County averaged 2,490 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 3.9 per 1,000 residents, 19% lower than the Colorado rate (4.8). The property-crime rate was 32.5 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Jefferson County?
$110,656 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $95,470 for Colorado and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Jefferson County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.4% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 14,318 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Jefferson County?
Jefferson County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are wildfire (Relatively High), tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Jefferson County?
EPA lists 2 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Jefferson County: Air Force Plant Pjks and Rocky Flats Plant (Usdoe).
Is there road construction in Jefferson County right now?
Jefferson County had 36 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (3 active that day). Listed roads include I-70, US 6 and CO 46. 14 are on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Jefferson County?
22 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Jefferson County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | 530,225 | 4.7 | $94,571 |
| Arapahoe County | 659,844 | 6.8 | $101,087 |
| Boulder County | 328,961 | 3.4 | $103,994 |
| Broomfield County | 76,304 | 1.5 | $123,874 |
| Clear Creek County | 9,262 | 1.8 | $94,577 |
| Denver County | 718,877 | 9.8 | $94,718 |
| Douglas County | 377,150 | 1.6 | $149,594 |
| Gilpin County | 5,901 | 4.0 | $95,361 |
| Park County | 17,907 | 2.2 | $103,670 |
| Teller County | 24,825 | 1.6 | $85,361 |
Cities in Jefferson County with their own page: Lakewood, Arvada, Westminster, Broomfield.
More: Colorado statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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