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Jamestown, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Bienville Parish County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
127 Population 73/sq mi density
$65,568 Median Income $29,986 per capita
$113,800 Home Value $112,799 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
84 Violent Crime/100K 418 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,568 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
84 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Jamestown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.4°F
19% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation211 ft (64 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates32.3419°N, 93.2066°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBienville Parish County
Nearest AirportShreveport Regional (SHV)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.7"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (May) 5.39"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score28.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability97.2 / 100
Community Resilience30.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 119 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 125 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 131 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 117 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 126 km
Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 25 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 81 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 131 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 78 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 90 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 95 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 77 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 97 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 149 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 107 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 76 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 121 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 119 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 123 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ida (2021, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 3 299 km
2020 Laura Category 4 39 km
2020 Delta Category 2 251 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 259 km
2008 Ike Category 2 248 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 230 km
2005 Rita Category 3 222 km
2002 Lili Category 1 274 km
1992 Andrew Category 3 250 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 291 km
1985 Danny Category 1 265 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

641 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 64 fatalities, 848 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 2010 EF4 72 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF4 62 km 7
Dec 3, 1978 EF4 54 km 2
Feb 12, 1950 EF4 85 km 18
Dec 13, 2022 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 25, 2019 EF3 54 km 2
Jan 20, 2010 EF3 92 km 0
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 88 km 0
Jan 12, 2005 EF3 88 km 2
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 31 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 62 km 0
Nov 3, 1992 EF3 16 km 0
Apr 23, 1985 EF3 95 km 0
May 2, 1984 EF3 77 km 0
Nov 19, 1983 EF3 77 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 59 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: C-43/44 (5,340 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 C-43/44 5,340 100 km
2020 UNNAMED 5,104 95 km
2021 UNNAMED 5,057 95 km
2022 GOOBER HILL SOUTH 4,845 99 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,498 86 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,440 95 km
2011 TD13 4,208 34 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,833 95 km
2010 WRANGLER 3,693 95 km
2024 RX CAT C-40-41-42 3,635 99 km
2020 UNNAMED 3,599 91 km
2019 C-110/111 3,516 88 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,408 46 km
2022 TXCLR-FY22-RX-W 3,288 95 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,287 100 km
2010 RX10COMP36-45 3,272 99 km
2021 C15/16 3,189 93 km
2020 GOOBER HILL SOUTH 3,144 99 km
2019 C-15 16 27 3,130 93 km
2010 C-15 3,117 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in
March 56°F (13°C) 4.6 in
April 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 4.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 3.6 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.9 in
December 47°F (8°C) 5.0 in

Jamestown has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (2.9").

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