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Jamestown
  • Town in Kentucky
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Jamestown

    Report Card

    grade C
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      grade B+
    3. Housing
      grade C+
    4. Nightlife
      grade C+
    5. Good for Families
      grade C+
    6. Diversity
      grade C+
    7. Jobs
      grade C minus
    8. Weather
      grade B
    9. Cost of Living
      grade A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      grade C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      grade C+
    12. Commute
      grade B+

    Jamestown is a town in Kentucky with a population of 2,171. Jamestown is in Russell County. Living in Jamestown offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. Many families and retirees live in Jamestown and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Jamestown are above average.

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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $101,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $435
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      50%
    • Own
      50%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    grade B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      166.5
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      0
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      0
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      55.5
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      554.9
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      0
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      26%
    • 10-17 years
      6%
    • 18-24 years
      3%
    • 25-34 years
      7%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      21%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      4%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      5%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      46%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      16%
      national  11%

    Working in Jamestown

    Jobs
    grade C minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $26,514
    National
    $69,021

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