At a Glance
Median Income
$71,500
$37,021 per capita
Home Value
$50,300
Zillow: $150,467
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
15.1% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jamestown residents earn a median household income of $71,500 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,021. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 310 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jamestown is $50,300 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,467. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
17.4% of adults in Jamestown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jamestown has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population207
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density714/mi²
Male / Female59% / 42%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,500
Per Capita$37,021
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$516M
Avg Weekly Wage$799
Housing
A+
Home Value$50,300
Rent
Ownership96.9%
Zillow$150,467
Housing Units133
Rent Burden30.6%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,252/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain28.4 in/yr
Elevation1,435 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Jamestown was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Salina Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.