Ohio · Metropolitan Area
Jamestown is a small town in Ohio with a population of 2,241. Residents earn $59,028 per year, which is 21% below the national average.
Based on current data, Jamestown receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Jamestown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Jamestown is $59,028, 21% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 17.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Jamestown is $142,300, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $798 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Jamestown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches, including 20.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.4% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,028 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,840 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,390 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $84,512 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.5% |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,168 |
| County GDP | $14,730M |
| Restaurants | 377 |
| Healthcare | 416 |
| Retail | 507 |
| Manufacturing | 99 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,895 |
| 97% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.85% |
| Commute Time | 26.5 min |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |
| Census Median | $142,300 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $266,132 |
| Census Median Rent | $798 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,895 |
| 97% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.85% |
| Obesity | 39.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% |
| Depression | 27.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.2% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,701/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 416 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.3 inches |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 20.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,057 ft (322 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,915/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6572°N, 83.7538°W |
| County FIPS | 39057 |
Winner: Republican by 19.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.0% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,915/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 416 |
| Restaurants | 377 |
| Retail Stores | 507 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Avg Commute | 26.5 min |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |