Below Average CostVery SafeWestern Boone Co Com Sch Dist
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Jamestown is a small town of 1,062 in Indiana, with a median household income of $67,821
and a 3.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is
5% below the national average.
Strengths:
Jamestown stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Jamestown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Jamestown city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.6
Jamestown's overall cost of living index is 94.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Jamestown costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.
Metric
Jamestown, IN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$149,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$903
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$67,821
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Jamestown's violent crime rate is 138.6 per 100,000 residents
— 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
138.6 /100k
Property Crime
655.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Jamestown is served primarily by Western Boone Co Com Sch Dist.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Jamestown, IN
National Avg
School District
Western Boone Co Com Sch Dist
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Jamestown sees average highs of 34.0°F in January
and 83.1°F in July,
with 43.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 14.0 inches of snow per year.
Jamestown's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Jamestown roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $149,300 and median rent is $903/month.
Jamestown's violent crime rate is 138.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 655.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Jamestown are operated by Western Boone Co Com Sch Dist.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. 20.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Jamestown, IN has a population of 1,062, a median household income of $67,821, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Jamestown averages 34.0°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.3 inches
with about 14.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Jamestown, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 46147.
The population of Jamestown, Indiana is 1,062 with a median age of 36.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Jamestown: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $149,300, median household income $67,821, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jamestown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
