Jamestown, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Stutsman County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
15,774
Population
1,186/sq mi density
$54,809
Median Income
$37,903 per capita
$192,500
Home Value
$212,121 Zillow
$741
Median Rent
27.3% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
102
Violent Crime/100K
1,259 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$54,809 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$192,500 home value, $741/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
102 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Jamestown has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.8 inches. The area receives 46.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.3°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,424 ft (434 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,186/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9059°N, 98.6936°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Stutsman County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jamestown Regional (JMS) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.3 in |
Jamestown has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 10°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.3").