Kansas
Jamestown is a small town in Kansas with a population of 207. Residents earn $71,500 per year, which is 5% below the national average.
Based on current data, Jamestown receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Jamestown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Jamestown is $71,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Jamestown is $50,300, 82% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Jamestown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches, including 18.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $71,500 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,021 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $799 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,416 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.7% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 310 |
| County GDP | $516M |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Healthcare | 36 |
| Retail | 45 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,756 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.48% |
| Commute Time | 20.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $50,300 |
| 82% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 96.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,756 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.48% |
| Obesity | 40.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.8% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.6% |
| Depression | 23.8% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 85.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.5% |
| Premature Death | 10,252/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 80.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 36 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.3 inches |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 18.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,435 ft (437 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 714/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5995°N, 97.8613°W |
| County FIPS | 20029 |
Winner: Republican by 60.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.4% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 714/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 96.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 36 |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Retail Stores | 45 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 20.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |