Jamestown Urban Area, ND

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
21,525 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,172 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$200,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$526 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$695 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

North Dakota
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

North Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 8 9
Feb 0 6 14
Mar 1 6 27
Apr 1 3 42
May 3 0 55
Jun 3 0 64
Jul 3 0 70
Aug 2 0 68
Sep 2 0 57
Oct 1 1 44
Nov 1 6 28
Dec 0 7 14

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 68%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 8%

Schools

Pingree-Buchanan Elementary School
9 miles, NE 3.7 star
Washington Elementary School
12 miles, SE 3.2 star

Colleges

University of Jamestown
13 miles, SE 2.3 star
Valley City State University
45 miles, SE 2.3 star

Hospitals

Jamestown Regional Medical Center
11 miles, SE 4.1 star
Carrington Health Center
34 miles, N 4.1 star
Chi Mercy Health
45 miles, SE 4.1 star

Airports

Jamestown Regional Airport
13 miles, SE 1 star
Devils Lake Regional Airport
79 miles, NE 1 star
Bismarck Municipal Airport
86 miles, W 1.4 star
Hector International Airport
101 miles, SE 1.4 star