At a Glance
Median Income
$175,125
$75,997 per capita
Home Value
$472,900
Zillow: $534,532
Median Rent
$1,208/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
232/100K
2,663/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.4%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
15.9%
7.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
316 sunny days/yr
How Jamestown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jamestown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jamestown a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jamestown residents earn a median household income of $175,125 , which is 133% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $75,997. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,751 business establishments, including 928 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jamestown is $472,900 , 68% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $534,532. Median rent is $1,208/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Safety & Crime
Jamestown reports 232 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,663/100K.
Education
55.4% of adults in Jamestown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% above the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jamestown has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population255
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density447/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$175,125
Per Capita$75,997
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$39,311M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,854
Housing
A+
Home Value$472,900
Rent$1,208
Ownership75.4%
Zillow$534,532
Housing Units150
Rent Burden23.8%
Crime
F
Violent232/100K
Property2,663/100K
Health
Obesity15.9%
Diabetes5.4%
Smoking7.5%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,571/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain15.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation7,331 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.4%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+25.2%
School Score7.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 21% / D 77%
Commute36 min
Broadband98.3%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Jamestown was built in 1947.
39.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Northern Colorado Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 928 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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