Jefferson City is the state capital of Missouri and the seat of Cole County. The city began as a community surrounding Lohman's Landing, a steamboat port and riverfront warehouse on the Missouri River. When the town was chosen as the state capital in 1821, the Missouri legislature proposed changing its name to "Missouriopolis." However, they instead decided to name the capital for Thomas Jefferson, hence Jefferson City.
Jefferson City is a growing and vital city in the heart of Missouri and the Midwest with an ever-expanding economy. A beautiful and industrious city, Jefferson City offers much to its citizens and businesses.
Lake of the Ozarks, one of America's largest man-made lakes lies south of Jefferson City on Highway 54. The Lake's 1150 miles of shoreline twists through forested hill, dramatic bluffs and an ever-increasing number of lake front homes, restaurants and marinas. Long coves beckon fishermen, swimmers, boaters and water skiers. Other Lake attractions include the public beaches and boat ramps at Lake of the Ozarks State Park and the castle ruins and natural bridge at Ha-Ha Tonka State Park.
Want to see a side of the city that only comes out at night? Begin your evening with a "glow walk" on the capitol grounds. The Roman renaissance architecture assumes an entirely new personality that radiates inside and out. Still intent on working up an appetite? Stroll Jefferson Landing and listen to the Missouri River's endless dialogue with the bluffs as the lights of the Capitol dance on its current. Now that you've seen and heard the capitol city by night, prepare to taste it.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $122,400
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 39,274. Jefferson City covers 27.3 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 702 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 65101, 65109 - Area code: 573
Weather
Jefferson City, MO climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 89.40 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 17.70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 24 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 22 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Jefferson City is 39.59 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 4.85 Inches.
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rt and riverfront warehouse on the Missouri River. When the town was chosen as the state capital in 1821, the Missouri legislature proposed changing its name to "Missouriopolis." However, they instead decided to name the capital for Thomas Jefferson, hence Jefferson City.