Jamestown, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Berkeley County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
70 Population 115/sq mi density
$1,615 Median Rent 37.1% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Jamestown, SC

At a Glance

Median Rent
$1,615/mo
39% above
37.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
2,817/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
66% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.9%
37% above
21.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

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)

Rent
139%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jamestown a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Jamestown reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,817/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population70
Median Age56.6 yrs
Density115/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born7.1%
Veterans10.0%

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$263,550
Housing Units47
Rent Burden37.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,817/100K

Health

Obesity43.9%
Diabetes15.8%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death9,015/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain51.9 in/yr
AQI37 (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%
Broadband82.2%
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.
24.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 140 Mbps.
There are 340 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.