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Jamestown, KY
City in Russell County, Kentucky.
Population
1,739
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
473
ZIP codes
0
Jamestown and its ZIP codes
Jamestown at a glance
- Jamestown is about 4.1 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $20,541 a year, 68% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $121,800 (41% below Kentucky) and median rent is $504 a month.
Local data for Jamestown, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jamestown, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$20,541
Poverty rate
44.4%
Median home value
$121,800
Median rent
$504/mo
Homeownership
43.2%
Bachelor's or higher
7.5%
Median age
44.3
Average commute
23.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (252), German Americans (223), Scottish Americans (63).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Russell County. PPP loans are for Jamestown.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,877
6,049 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,122
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$122M
FY 2026, $6,754 per person
How people get to work
Jamestown, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.5%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jamestown, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
199
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
10
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 25°F
57.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Jamestown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Russell SpringsCity | 5.2 mi | 4.7 |
| ColumbiaCity | 15 mi | 4.9 |
| MonticelloCity | 15 mi | 6.1 |
| AlbanyCity | 20 mi | 2.3 |
| BurkesvilleCity | 22 mi | 2.6 |
| LibertyCity | 24 mi | 1.9 |
| BurnsideCity | 25 mi | 4.5 |
| FergusonCity | 26 mi | 2 |
| SomersetCity | 27 mi | 14.8 |
| MarrowboneCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.3 |
| Science HillCity | 27 mi | 0.8 |
| Byrdstown, TNTown | 28 mi | 1.5 |
| CampbellsvilleCity | 29 mi | 7.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jamestown, KY in?
- Jamestown is in Russell County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Jamestown, KY?
- About 1,739 people live in Jamestown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jamestown?
- Nearby places include Russell Springs (5.2 mi), Columbia (15 mi), Monticello (15 mi), Albany (20 mi), Burkesville (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023