While Jefferson County is the fastest growing County in the state, it boasts one of the lowest crime rates in the country. In recent years, a steady influx of urban "refugees" -- mostly professionals and executives from nearby D.C. and Baltimore -- has contributed to the growth of telecommuting and high-tech industries.

And the county's excellent transportation network, affordable utilities, and reasonable business-tax structure make it especially attractive to manufacturing and distribution concerns.

An educated, highly motivated workforce and cooperative management-employee relations contribute to record-low absenteeism and record-high productivity throughout the County.

·         Jefferson County Development Authority

·         Community Profile (MS-Word)

·         Jefferson County Taxes (MS-Word)

·         Crime Rates (MS-Excel)

·         Traffic Counts

·         Labor Force Statistics

·         Employment and Wage Statistics

·         Business Directory

·         WV Entrepreneurs Forum

·         WV Development Office

·         Small Business Development Center

·         The Business and Technology Community Center of Jefferson County (BizTech)

·         Jefferson Farms

·         The Gateway Region of WV