Jamestown, CO

Colorado · Metropolitan Area

Jamestown is a small town in Colorado with a population of 255. Residents earn $175,125 per year, which is 133% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
255 Population 447/sq mi density
$175,125 Median Income $75,997 per capita
$472,900 Home Value $534,532 Zillow
$1,208 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$175,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$472,900 home value, $1,208/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $175,125
133% higher than US avg
Home Value $472,900
68% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 55.4%
64% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,208
4% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 15.9%
50% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.2%
50% lower than US avg

How Jamestown Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population255
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density447/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A+
Median Income$175,125
Per Capita$75,997
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$39,311M
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$472,900
Rent$1,208
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$534,532
Rent Burden23.8%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity15.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.5%
Heart Disease4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain15.2 in/yr
Elevation7,331 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+55.4%
High School+96.6%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 21% / D 77%
Commute36 min
Libraries10

Is Jamestown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Jamestown receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Jamestown stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Jamestown is $175,125, which is significantly higher than the national average — 133% above $75,149. This places Jamestown among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Jamestown is $472,900, making it a premium housing market at 68% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,208 per month. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Jamestown is a highly educated community — 55.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Jamestown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Jamestown has a population of 255 with a density of 447 people per square mile. The median age is 48.3 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.7%).

Population

255
Total Population
447
People / sq mi
48.3yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.9%
Female 54.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Jamestown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only89.2%
14% above US avg
Spanish10.8%
19% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Jamestown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Jamestown is $175,125, which is 133% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Jamestown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$175,125
133% above US avg
Per Capita Income$75,997
Avg Weekly Wage$1,854
IRS Avg AGI$137,874

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.2%
50% below US avg
Establishments (County)18,751
County GDP$39,311M

Business (County)

Restaurants928
Healthcare1,588
Retail1,143
Manufacturing533

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,666
90% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.41%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.6 min
Work from Home39.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Jamestown is $472,900, 68% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,208 (4% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $534,532.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$472,900
68% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$534,532
Median List Price$660,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$660,000
$/Sq Ft$309
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio94.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,208
4% above US avg
Rent Burden23.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,083
1 Bedroom$1,161
2 Bedrooms$1,429
3 Bedrooms$1,861
4 Bedrooms$2,178

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,666
90% above US avg
Effective Rate1.41%
In Jamestown, 15.9% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 24.5% report depression. 9.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Jamestown vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity15.9%
50% below US avg
Diabetes5.4%
Heart Disease4.0%
High Blood Pressure19.4%
Asthma10.5%
COPD3.6%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.7%
Physical Inactivity9.0%
Depression24.5%
Mental Distress14.7%
Physical Distress8.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.7%
Checkup Rate69.0%
Premature Death4,571/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access95.4%
Healthcare Facilities1,588

Crime Rates: Jamestown vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)31
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Jamestown has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 15.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall15.2 inches
60% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation7,331 ft (2,234 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density447/sq mi
Coordinates40.1230°N, 105.3931°W
County FIPS08013
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 55.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 55.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 20.8%
D 76.6%

Winner: Democrat by 55.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+55.4%
64% above US avg
High School+96.6%
School Test Score5.90
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density447/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities1,588
Restaurants928
Retail Stores1,143

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)31
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.6 min
Work from Home39.2%

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