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Jamaica, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Sullivan County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
55
Population
71/sq mi density
$81,136
Median Income
$37,296 per capita
$272,700
Home Value
$358,751 Zillow
43°F
Avg Temperature
259 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$81,136 median income, 42.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$272,700 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Jamaica has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.5°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 71/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0952°N, 72.7746°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Sullivan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 4.3 in |
Jamaica has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 17°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.4").