Median Income
$40,089
47% lower than US avg
Home Value
$37,900
87% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
10.8%
68% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
34.2%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment
5.5%
53% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
10.3%
17% lower than US avg
How Jameson Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population122
Median Age64.1 yrs
Density555/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans83.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$40,089
Per Capita$18,495
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty10.3%
Commute29 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$37,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$284,537
Housing Units86
Health
Obesity34.2%
Uninsured8.2%
Smoking17.6%
Depression25.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation837 ft (255 m)
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.51
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute29 min
Broadband55.0%
Is Jameson a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Jameson receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Jameson offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Jameson is $40,089, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 10.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Jameson is $37,900, 87% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
10.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Climate & Weather
With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Jameson has a population of 122 with a density of 555 people per square mile. The median age is 64.1 years, 65% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
64.1yrs
Median Age
65% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
The median household income in Jameson is $40,089, which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $40,089 |
| 47% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $18,495 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.5% |
| 53% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% |
| 17% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 28.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 96.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
The median home value in Jameson is $37,900, 87% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $284,537.
Home Values
| Census Median | $37,900 |
| 87% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $284,537 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $732 |
| 1 Bedroom | $775 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $970 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,265 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,457 |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 98.2% |
| Housing Units | 86 |
| Median Year Built | 1952 |
Property Tax
In Jameson, 34.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.2% of residents lack health insurance. 17.6% are current smokers. 25.0% report depression. 27.8% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Jameson vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 34.2% |
| 7% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.9% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 8.0% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| Smoking | 17.6% |
| 26% above US avg |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.8% |
| Depression | 25.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 13.9% |
| Short Sleep | 34.8% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 86.8% |
| Uninsured | 8.2% |
| 5% below US avg |
| Checkup Rate | 69.4% |
| Dental Visits | 50.2% |
Food & Exercise