At a Glance
Median Income
$54,809
$37,903 per capita
Home Value
$192,500
Zillow: $212,729
Median Rent
$741/mo
27.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
243/100K
2,073/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
276 sunny days/yr
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
3.1 / 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 $54,809 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,903. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 900 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jamestown is $192,500 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,729. Median rent is $741/month, with 27.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Jamestown reports 243 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,073/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.1% of adults in Jamestown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jamestown has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population15,774
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density1,186/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,809
Per Capita$37,903
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$1,938M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,086
Housing
A+
Home Value$192,500
Rent$741
Ownership55.1%
Zillow$212,729
Housing Units7,558
Rent Burden27.3%
Crime
F
Violent243/100K
Property2,073/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault171/100K
Burglary296/100K
Health
Obesity41.3%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,083/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain21.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,424 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute12 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed176 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Jamestown was founded in 1872.
The median home in Jamestown was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Jamestown Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 176 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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