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Jamestown, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Cloud County County

3.1 /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
53°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
631 Violent Crime/100K 3,940 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$71,500 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
631 violent crimes/100K (66% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Jamestown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches. The area receives 18.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,435 ft (437 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density714/sq mi
Coordinates39.5995°N, 97.8613°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCloud County County
Nearest AirportSalina Regional (SLN)
57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.3"
20% below US avg
Snowfall 18.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability39.1 / 100
Community Resilience94.8 / 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)

Earthquake History

169 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jun 22, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M4.6 141 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 50 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 31 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 27 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 30 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 19 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 125 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 140 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 119 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 116 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 142 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 47 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 114 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 29 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 103 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 34 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 76 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 50 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 29 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

668 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 295 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2016 EF4 77 km 0
May 22, 2004 EF4 92 km 1
May 7, 1993 EF4 96 km 1
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 37 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 76 km 0
May 20, 1957 EF4 27 km 0
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 58 km 0
May 1, 2018 EF3 73 km 0
Oct 6, 2016 EF3 97 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 39 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 64 km 0
May 27, 2013 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 96 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 16 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 42 km 0
Sep 22, 2001 EF3 93 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 35 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (14,832 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 UNNAMED 14,832 94 km
2022 NORTH BRANCH 10,926 54 km
2009 MA-KILO 8,935 96 km
2002 UNNAMED 7,758 94 km
1988 SMOKY HILL AIR FORCE RANGE 7,665 99 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,159 96 km
2012 CALFEX COMPLEX 5,122 97 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,113 99 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,401 100 km
2017 KILO 3,242 94 km
2009 ROSEBROOK 2,968 63 km
2024 AXELTON HILL ROAD 2,850 93 km
1989 UNNAMED 2,684 99 km
2012 UNNAMED 2,544 93 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,492 93 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,083 99 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,985 94 km
2016 BLUE RAPIDS 1,744 100 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,557 99 km
2009 CRAIG NALER 1,464 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 0.8 in
March 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 0.8 in

Jamestown has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.6").

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