Jefferson
6.4
High score (8-10)
Jefferson County has limited warm potential — Fairbury has about 3,900 people and Rock Creek Station (where Wild Bill Hickok killed his first man) gives the county genuine historical depth.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Fairbury has more historical texture than most south-central Nebraska small cities — Rock Creek Station, the Oregon and California Trail crossing, and the Jefferson County Courthouse give the town an identity beyond pure agricultural service. An outsider finds it marginally more interesting historically than surrounding counties, though the social scene is still limited.
Lower score (below 6)
Fairbury's historical depth is a real attribute but a historical fact isn't a social scene. The county is agricultural families and the businesses that serve them, and an outsider without local connections finds the same closed social world as everywhere else in south-central Nebraska.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Jefferson, Nebraska?
$79k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Jefferson, Nebraska?
Women marry at 29
How common is a college degree in Jefferson, Nebraska?
34% men have degree
What's the average male height in Jefferson, Nebraska?
177 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Jefferson, Nebraska?
Local women avg 29.8