Jefferson, TX County is ranked high in many different rankings. According to BestPlaces.net, Jefferson is ranked the 12th safest city in Texas with a safety rating of 86 out of 100. Furthermore, Jefferson has also been acknowledged as one of the best places to live in Texas by BestPlaces.com and was rated #19 on their list of 10 Best Places to Live in the State. The cost of living index for Jefferson is 81.7, which is lower than the US average and indicates that there are affordable housing options available. Additionally, Jefferson boasts a strong job market with an unemployment rate below the national average at 3.5%. It also ranks high in terms of education with 10 elementary schools and 5 high schools all receiving excellent ratings from BestPlaces.net. All these factors make Jefferson an attractive place to live for people looking for excellent career opportunities and a safe environment for their family and children.
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