What are the schools like in Jamestown, LA?

School district data for Jamestown is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Jamestown?

The median household income in Jamestown, LA is $63,125 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Jamestown, LA?

Jamestown has an average high temperature of 57.5°F in January and 93.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.5 inches.

Jamestown, LA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Jamestown, LA?

Jamestown has a violent crime rate of 317.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1027.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Jamestown, LA a Good Place to Live?

Jamestown is a small town of 115 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $63,125 .

Strengths: Jamestown stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. 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

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Jamestown metro area.

Metric	Jamestown, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$123,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Jamestown's violent crime rate is 317.2 per 100,000 residents — 17% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

317.2 /100k

Property Crime

1027.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Jamestown, LA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	69.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Jamestown sees average highs of 57.5°F in January and 93.1°F in July, with 56.3 inches of annual precipitation and 0.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Jamestown, LA
Average High — January	57.5°F
Average High — July	93.1°F
Annual Precipitation	56.3"
Annual Snowfall	0.5"

Demographics

Metric	Jamestown, LA	National Avg
Population	115	—
Median Age	48.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	39.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	12.2%	22.2%
65 and over	22.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ringgold, LA 5 mi Castor, LA 6 mi Heflin, LA 9 mi Hall Summit, LA 13 mi Lucky, LA 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Jamestown

Jamestown, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

71045

Jamestown vs Other Cities

Jamestown, LA vs Ringgold, LA Jamestown, LA vs Castor, LA Jamestown, LA vs Heflin, LA Jamestown, LA vs Hall Summit, LA Jamestown, LA vs Lucky, LA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jamestown, LA affordable or expensive?

Jamestown has a median home value of $123,400 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $63,125.

What is the crime rate in Jamestown, LA?

Jamestown's violent crime rate is 317.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1027.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Jamestown?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Jamestown, LA a good place to live?

Jamestown, LA has a population of 115, a median household income of $63,125, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Jamestown?

Jamestown averages 57.5°F in January and 93.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.3 inches with about 0.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Jamestown?

Jamestown, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 71045.

What is the population of Jamestown?

The population of Jamestown, Louisiana is 115 with a median age of 48.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Jamestown?

Key numbers for living in Jamestown: median home $123,400, median household income $63,125, crime index 70 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.