Jamestown, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Russell County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
2,021
Population
551/sq mi density
$25,602
Median Income
$18,266 per capita
$119,200
Home Value
$171,254 Zillow
$538
Median Rent
35.3% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$25,602 median income, 11.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$119,200 home value, $538/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Jamestown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 551/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9906°N, 85.0644°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Russell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 31.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 85.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 5.0 in |
Jamestown has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.5") and October the driest (3.1").