Jefferson
6.1
High score (8-10)
Steubenville has Franciscan University — a small but deeply committed Catholic university that creates a very specific type of engaged community. If you share those values, the university community is genuinely warm and welcoming. The city's history as a Dean Martin hometown gives it a specific kind of local pride.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Steubenville is a rust belt Ohio River city that was once a steel production center — the City of Murals project has painted historical images throughout downtown to cope with the deindustrialization. Dean Martin was born here. Franciscan University of Steubenville adds a small, intensely Catholic student population. The city has declined from 35,000 to under 18,000 people since 1950.
Lower score (below 6)
Jefferson County is on a long decline trajectory — population falling, manufacturing gone, and the remaining social fabric is a mix of aging longtime residents and the very specific culture of Franciscan University, which is intentionally insular and faith-focused. The Ohio River city character is interesting historically but the current reality is limited social options for outsiders.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Jefferson, Ohio?
$94k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Jefferson, Ohio?
Women marry at 30
How common is a college degree in Jefferson, Ohio?
40% men have degree
What's the average male height in Jefferson, Ohio?
176 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Jefferson, Ohio?
Local women avg 30.0