At a Glance
Median Rent
$1,615/mo
37.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,205/100K
4,819/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.9%
21.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
304 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?
D
1.5 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Jamestown reports 1,205 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 217% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,819/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
11.4% of adults in Jamestown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jamestown has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population70
Median Age56.6 yrs
Density115/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans70.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$40,853
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$14,302M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,312
Housing
Home Value
Rent$1,615
Ownership55.6%
Zillow$246,519
Housing Units47
Rent Burden37.1%
Crime
F
Violent1,205/100K
Property4,819/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary1,205/100K
Health
Obesity43.9%
Diabetes15.8%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death9,015/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain51.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation37 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Broadband45.0%
Internet Speed140 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Jamestown was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Charleston Afb/International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
34.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 140 Mbps.
There are 340 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
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