Jamesport is a small town of 625 in Missouri, with a median household income of $48,125
and a 2.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Jamesport 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 Jamesport is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Jamesport 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: 85.9
Jamesport's overall cost of living index is 85.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Jamesport costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Jamesport, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$75,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$600
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,125
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Jamesport's violent crime rate is 326.2 per 100,000 residents
— 14% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
326.2 /100k
Property Crime
736.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Jamesport is served primarily by TRI-COUNTY R-VII.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Jamesport, MO
National Avg
School District
TRI-COUNTY R-VII
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
6.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Jamesport sees average highs of 34.1°F in January
and 85.8°F in July,
with 40.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 19.6 inches of snow per year.
Jamesport's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Jamesport roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $75,000 and median rent is $600/month.
Jamesport's violent crime rate is 326.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 736.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Jamesport are operated by TRI-COUNTY R-VII.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.6:1. 5.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Jamesport, MO has a population of 625, a median household income of $48,125, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%.
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.
Jamesport averages 34.1°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.5 inches
with about 19.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Jamesport, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64648.
The population of Jamesport, Missouri is 625 with a median age of 43.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Jamesport: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $75,000, median household income $48,125, crime index 66 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jamesport side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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