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Jamestown, TN
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Jamestown, TN
At a Glance
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)
Is Jamestown a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Jamestown residents earn a median household income of $24,688 , which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,243. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 409 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jamestown is $96,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $227,269. Median rent is $446/month, with 28.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Jamestown reports 510 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 34% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,673/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
5.8% of adults in Jamestown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 77.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jamestown has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.