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Jamestown, ND

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Jamestown, ND

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 19
Population15,774
Foreign Born1.9%
Population Density1,177people per mi²
Median Age39.3 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

66/100

34% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Jamestown, North Dakota

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $12k$22k
Comfortable $37k$55k
Luxury $99k+$153k+
Elite (Top 5%) $143k+$221k+
Affordability Ratio

100%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A-
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean81%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
11
Positive
11
Poor
3
Negative
1

Groceries

5 within 10 miles

0.3mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

0.8mi

Airport

Jamestown Regional Airport

1.8mi

Post Office

USPS — Jamestown, ND

0.2mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf1Nearest 1.8 mi
Camping20Nearest 44.3 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 77.6 mi
Gun Range2Nearest 0.6 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C-
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$55k+2.7%
27% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$636k
3% below US avg
College Educated
22.1%
37% below US avg
WFH
3.9%
73% below US avg
Homeownership
55.1%
16% below US avg
Median Home
$193k
32% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 84% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
15.0
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−49.7%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−57.0%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.89 / 1k Residents45% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−42.4%
Burglary
1.33 / 1k Residents32% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
11.03 / 1k Residents3% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.20 / 1k Residents17% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+18Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Jamestown, North Dakota
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Inherited from parent state — no local data available.

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair8.8% of income
Property Rights
B-
GoodIJ Grade B-
Firearm Rights
B
GoodFPC Grade B
Homeschooling
C+
WeakModerate regulation

Energy independence: Net exporter (500% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A-
Broadly LegalMedical + Decrim.

Homesteading

Growing Season155 days189 frost-free
Annual Rainfall22.0"
Elevation1,417 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B+
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great1298 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,177/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B
Fair0 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
C+
WeakCold Wave
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 144 mi · coast 1115 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$16.3M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityMinneapolis430k people are 294 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital98 miBismarck, ND
Nearest Prison2.3 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T04:56:46.000Z

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