At a Glance
Median Income
$51,779
$30,348 per capita
Home Value
$117,300
Zillow: $218,536
Bachelor's Degree+
25.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
39.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
19.7% smoking rate
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+
3.6 / 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 $51,779 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,348. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 39.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,225 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jamestown is $117,300 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,536. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Education
25.3% of adults in Jamestown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jamestown has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population152
Median Age25.9 yrs
Density56/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,779
Per Capita$30,348
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty39.6%
County GDP$2,894M
Avg Weekly Wage$908
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,300
Rent
Ownership69.6%
Zillow$218,536
Housing Units113
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death27,593/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain19.7 in/yr
Elevation7,041 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score3.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 61%
Broadband62.3%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Jamestown was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (89 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
38.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.