Jamestown is a small town of 2,343 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $29,438
and a 8.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Jamestown stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 86.1
Jamestown's overall cost of living index is 86.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Jamestown costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Jamestown, KY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$124,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$533
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
50.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$29,438
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Jamestown's violent crime rate is 50.2 per 100,000 residents
— 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
50.2 /100k
Property Crime
390.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Jamestown is served primarily by Russell County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Jamestown, KY
National Avg
School District
Russell County
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Jamestown sees average highs of 43.5°F in January
and 85.6°F in July,
with 57.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.9 inches of snow per year.
Jamestown's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Jamestown roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $124,200 and median rent is $533/month.
Jamestown's violent crime rate is 50.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 390.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Jamestown are operated by Russell County.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. 9.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Jamestown, KY has a population of 2,343, a median household income of $29,438, and an unemployment rate of 8.1%.
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 43.5°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.0 inches
with about 4.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Jamestown, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 42629.
The population of Jamestown, Kentucky is 2,343 with a median age of 38.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Jamestown: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $124,200, median household income $29,438, crime index 15 (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.
