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Jamestown, NM
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico.
Population
439
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
161
ZIP codes
0
Jamestown and its ZIP codes
Jamestown at a glance
- Jamestown is about 9.2 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Jamestown, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McKinley County. PPP loans are for Jamestown.
Unemployment rate
6.9%
Aug 2026, +1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,177
19,353 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$37,085
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$561M
FY 2026, $7,688 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Jamestown, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
552
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
35
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 12°F
19.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jamestown, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
20.1%
U.S. 12.1% +8.0 pts
Smoking
19.4%
U.S. 12.8% +6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Jamestown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| IyanbitoCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 9.5 |
| Fort WingateCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 2 |
| Continental DivideCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 2.7 |
| McGaffeyCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.8 |
| PinedaleCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 10.3 |
| Church RockCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 18.3 |
| SundanceCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.5 |
| ThoreauCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 39.5 |
| White CliffsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Catalpa CanyonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7 |
| PinehavenCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7 |
| BluewaterCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 12.3 |
| GallupCity | 18 mi | 20.2 |
| GamercoCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1 |
| TimberlakeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 16 |
| Las TusasCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jamestown, NM in?
- Jamestown is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Jamestown, NM?
- About 439 people live in Jamestown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jamestown?
- Nearby places include Iyanbito (4.9 mi), Fort Wingate (6 mi), Continental Divide (6.5 mi), McGaffey (8.4 mi), Pinedale (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023