The Town FilesJefferson County, Washington
33,577 people. The median home is worth $535,000 (typical Washington town: $475,000) and the median household earns $74,048.
Towns in Jefferson County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Townsend | 10,148 | $543,400 | $62,606 | 60.8 |
| Port Hadlock-Irondale | 3,983 | $351,600 | $83,548 | 43.9 |
| Port Ludlow | 2,959 | $635,600 | $96,103 | 65.1 |
People and housing
| Jefferson County | Typical Washington town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $535,000 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $1,522 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $74,048 | $90,625 |
| Median age | 59.8 | 40.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.9% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.1% | 8.5% |
Jobs and pay
9,107 jobs in 2024, average pay $58,601 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 17 storm events in Jefferson County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Jefferson County has been included in 30 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Flood | DR-4906: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| December 12, 2025 | Flood | EM-3629: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 28, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4775: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 12, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4682: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| March 29, 2022 | Flood | DR-4650: Severe Winter Storms, Snowstorms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding |
| January 5, 2022 | Flood | DR-4635: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).