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Jamestown, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Russell County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,021
Population
551/sq mi density
$25,602
Median Income
$18,266 per capita
$119,200
Home Value
$164,285 Zillow
$538
Median Rent
35.3% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$25,602 median income, 4.6% 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 enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 36°F (2°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.9 in |
Jamestown has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (3.2").