Jamestown, KY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
2,021 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
47.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$25,602 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
57.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$119,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$268 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$390 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
37.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Russell County
1
Kentucky
2
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Russell County
1
Kentucky
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 3 35
Feb 4 3 39
Mar 4 1 46
Apr 4 0 56
May 5 0 65
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 3 0 57
Nov 4 0 47
Dec 5 1 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 18% of residents leaning left and 78% leaning right.

Liberal (18%) (79%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 85%
Hillary Clinton 12%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KY State Senate District 15, KY State House District 83, KY
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Schools

Jamestown Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 3.2 star
Russell County Middle School
3 miles, N • 3.7 star
Russell County High School
3 miles, N • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Lindsey Wilson College
15 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Somerset Community College
25 miles, E • 1.4 star
Campbellsville University
29 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

The Medical Center at Albany
21 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Blue Grass Airport
76 miles, NE • 1.9 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
101 miles, S • 2.3 star
Nashville International Airport
108 miles, W • 3.7 star
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