At a Glance
Median Income
$65,568
$29,986 per capita
Home Value
$113,800
Zillow: $112,799
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
70.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
22.4% smoking rate
How Jamestown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jamestown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jamestown a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jamestown residents earn a median household income of $65,568 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,986. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 310 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jamestown is $113,800 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,799. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
14.3% of adults in Jamestown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
70.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jamestown has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population127
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density73/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,568
Per Capita$29,986
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$825M
Avg Weekly Wage$992
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,800
Rent
Ownership90.8%
Zillow$112,799
Housing Units92
Rent Burden30.7%
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking22.4%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death17,836/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain56.3 in/yr
Elevation211 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+70.5%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute46 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Jamestown was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Shreveport Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
41.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.