At a Glance
Median Income
$53,750
$33,621 per capita
Home Value
$65,700
Zillow: $185,525
Median Rent
$536/mo
16.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
13.6% smoking rate
How Jamaica Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jamaica's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jamaica a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jamaica residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,621. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 395 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jamaica is $65,700 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,525. Median rent is $536/month, with 16.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
17.9% of adults in Jamaica hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jamaica has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population202
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density546/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$33,621
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$65,700
Rent$536
Ownership70.4%
Zillow$185,525
Housing Units106
Rent Burden16.3%
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,483/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain36.1 in/yr
Elevation1,040 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute39 min
Broadband81.5%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Jamaica was founded in 1882.
The median home in Jamaica was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.