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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 89.2% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.8% |
| 19% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $175,125 |
| 133% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $75,997 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,854 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $137,874 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 18,751 |
| County GDP | $39,311M |
| Restaurants | 928 |
| Healthcare | 1,588 |
| Retail | 1,143 |
| Manufacturing | 533 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,666 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.41% |
| Commute Time | 35.6 min |
| Work from Home | 39.2% |
| Census Median | $472,900 |
| 68% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $534,532 |
| Median List Price | $660,000 |
| Median List Price | $660,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $309 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,208 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 23.8% |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,666 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.41% |
| Obesity | 15.9% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 5.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 19.4% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 9.0% |
| Depression | 24.5% |
| Mental Distress | 14.7% |
| Physical Distress | 8.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.0% |
| Premature Death | 4,571/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,588 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 31 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 15.2 inches |
| 60% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 7,331 ft (2,234 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 447/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1230°N, 105.3931°W |
| County FIPS | 08013 |
Winner: Democrat by 55.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 55.4% |
| 64% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 447/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,588 |
| Restaurants | 928 |
| Retail Stores | 1,143 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 31 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 35.6 min |
| Work from Home | 39.2% |