North Carolina
Jamesville is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 373. Residents earn $43,319 per year, which is 42% below the national average.
Based on current data, Jamesville receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Jamesville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Jamesville is $43,319, 42% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Jamesville is $94,800, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $923 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 40.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 89.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Jamesville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $43,319 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,134 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $960 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $47,246 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.8% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 282 |
| County GDP | $356M |
| Restaurants | 22 |
| Healthcare | 37 |
| Retail | 45 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,464 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.60% |
| Commute Time | 29.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.9% |
| Census Median | $94,800 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $131,622 |
| Census Median Rent | $923 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 37.0% |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,464 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.60% |
| Obesity | 41.0% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.2% |
| Asthma | 12.5% |
| COPD | 8.9% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.7% |
| Depression | 27.3% |
| Mental Distress | 20.7% |
| Physical Distress | 15.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.2% |
| Premature Death | 16,100/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37 |
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 54.6 inches |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 38 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 255/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8122°N, 76.9002°W |
| County FIPS | 37187 |
Winner: Democrat by 6.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 40.3% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 255/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 90.6% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37 |
| Restaurants | 22 |
| Retail Stores | 45 |
| Avg Commute | 29.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.9% |