Jamestown, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Cloud County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
207
Population
714/sq mi density
$71,500
Median Income
$37,021 per capita
$50,300
Home Value
$150,467 Zillow
54°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$71,500 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,300 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Jamestown experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 19.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cloud County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salina Regional (SLN) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 20.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.0 in |
Jamestown has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 29°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.7").