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Jamestown, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /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
55°F Avg Temperature 264 sunny days/yr
206 Violent Crime/100K 1,008 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,889 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,800 home value, $579/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
206 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Jamestown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation876 ft (267 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density297/sq mi
Coordinates38.7656°N, 92.4807°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportColumbia Regional (COU)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.5"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 5.6"
Wettest Month (May) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.42"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 134 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 22 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 118 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 87 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 96 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 126 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 119 km
Mar 7, 2009 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri M2.6 139 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 121 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

382 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 248 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 80 km 0
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 95 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 94 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 49 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 62 km 4
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 24 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 71 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 13 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 24 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 60 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 82 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 15, 2023 EF2 90 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF2 65 km 0
Oct 17, 2007 EF2 92 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,763 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 95 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,369 99 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 98 km
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 17 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,294 92 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,273 84 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,154 78 km
2010 KK RANCH ROAD 1,112 60 km
1991 UNNAMED 938 99 km
1994 UNNAMED 909 97 km
1994 UNNAMED 906 94 km
2005 UNNAMED 894 100 km
1991 UNNAMED 887 96 km
1994 UNNAMED 869 95 km
1994 UNNAMED 864 79 km
1994 UNNAMED 790 81 km
2005 UNNAMED 679 77 km
1994 UNNAMED 644 75 km
1994 UNNAMED 616 94 km
1994 UNNAMED 614 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 33°F (1°C) 2.4 in

Jamestown has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.4").

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