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Jamesport, MO
City in Daviess County, Missouri.
Population
709
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,263
ZIP codes
0
Jamesport and its ZIP codes
Jamesport at a glance
- Jamesport is about 14 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,583, 30% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $83,800 (64% below Missouri) and median rent is $483 a month.
Local data for Jamesport, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jamesport, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,583
Poverty rate
10.2%
Median home value
$83,800
Median rent
$483/mo
Homeownership
69.2%
Bachelor's or higher
4.9%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
28.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (124), Scottish Americans (42), Irish Americans (39).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Daviess County. PPP loans are for Jamesport.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,743
1,839 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,071
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$55.9M
FY 2026, $6,631 per person
How people get to work
Jamesport, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.0%
- Carpooled20.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 28.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jamesport, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
432
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
86° / 16°F
40.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jamesport, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
20.6%
U.S. 12.8% +7.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Jamesport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lock SpringsVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.1 |
| EdinburgCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 1.1 |
| GallatinCity | 9.7 mi | 2.7 |
| JamesonTown | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| Leisure LakeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| Gilman CityCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| BrimsonVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| TrentonCity | 13 mi | 6.4 |
| CoffeyCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Lake VikingCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 7.9 |
| BreckenridgeCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| AltamontVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| MooresvilleVillage | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| TindallTown | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| PattonsburgCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| ChulaCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jamesport, MO in?
- Jamesport is in Daviess County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Jamesport, MO?
- About 709 people live in Jamesport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jamesport?
- Nearby places include Lock Springs (8.8 mi), Edinburg (9.6 mi), Gallatin (9.7 mi), Jameson (10 mi), Leisure Lake (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023