Jamestown, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
297 Population 297/sq mi density
$58,889 Median Income $40,220 per capita
$139,800 Home Value $259,256 Zillow
$579 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$58,889 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,800 home value, $579/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Jamestown, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,889
22% below
$40,220 per capita
Home Value
$139,800
50% below
Zillow: $259,256
Median Rent
$579/mo
50% below
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
56% below
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

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)

Income
78%
Home Value
50%
Rent
50%
Poverty
20%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jamestown a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 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 $58,889 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,220. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jamestown is $139,800 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,256. Median rent is $579/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Education

14.9% of adults in Jamestown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jamestown has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population297
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density297/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,889
Per Capita$40,220
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty2.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$139,800
Rent$579
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$259,256
Housing Units196
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain41.4 in/yr
Elevation876 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute42 min
Broadband74.7%
EV Stations16

Did You Know?

The median home in Jamestown was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Columbia Regional (15 miles).
16.8% of the population has a disability.