Louisiana
Jamestown is a small town in Louisiana with a population of 127. Residents earn $65,568 per year, which is 13% below the national average.
Based on current data, Jamestown receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. Jamestown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Jamestown is $65,568, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 46 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Jamestown is $113,800, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 70.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Jamestown enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,568 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,986 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $992 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,245 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.8% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 310 |
| County GDP | $825M |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Healthcare | 22 |
| Retail | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,500 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.32% |
| Commute Time | 45.7 min |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |
| Census Median | $113,800 |
| 60% below US avg |
| Studio | $763 |
| 1 Bedroom | $832 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,007 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,298 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,508 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,500 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.32% |
| Obesity | 41.0% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.1% |
| Heart Disease | 7.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.7% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 9.8% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.9% |
| Depression | 31.7% |
| Mental Distress | 22.4% |
| Physical Distress | 16.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.0% |
| Premature Death | 17,836/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 33.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 64.4°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 56.7 inches |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 211 ft (64 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 73/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3419°N, 93.2066°W |
| County FIPS | 22013 |
Winner: Republican by 18 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.3% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 70.5% |
| School Test Score | 4.48 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 73/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 54.0% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Retail Stores | 35 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 45.7 min |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |