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Jamestown, TN
City in Fentress County, Tennessee.
Population
2,230
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
715
ZIP codes
0
Jamestown and its ZIP codes
Jamestown at a glance
- Jamestown is about 4.2 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $30,685, 56% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $135,000 (53% below Tennessee) and median rent is $377 a month.
Local data for Jamestown, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jamestown, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$30,685
Poverty rate
34.0%
Median home value
$135,000
Median rent
$377/mo
Homeownership
41.5%
Bachelor's or higher
6.2%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
18.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (103), German Americans (67), French Americans (54).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fentress County. PPP loans are for Jamestown.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,719
5,947 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,421
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$166M
FY 2026, $8,998 per person
How people get to work
Jamestown, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.8%
- Carpooled18.6%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other7.7%
- Worked from home4.1%
Average one-way commute: 18.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jamestown, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
437
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 25°F
59.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jamestown, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.7%
U.S. 33.3% +13.4 pts
Diabetes
19.7%
U.S. 12.1% +7.6 pts
Smoking
25.4%
U.S. 12.8% +12.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.4%
U.S. 11.1% +4.3 pts
Cities near Jamestown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AllardtCity | 4.6 mi | 3.8 |
| GrimsleyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 10.9 |
| ByrdstownTown | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| ClarkrangeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 10.2 |
| SunbrightCity | 19 mi | 3.5 |
| ElginCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.9 |
| RobbinsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.7 |
| Albany, KYCity | 21 mi | 2.3 |
| LivingstonTown | 22 mi | 6.5 |
| HelenwoodCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2 |
| HuntsvilleTown | 23 mi | 8.3 |
| OneidaTown | 25 mi | 9.4 |
| BowmanCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.3 |
| WinfieldTown | 27 mi | 6.8 |
| MontereyTown | 27 mi | 3 |
| HilhamCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jamestown, TN in?
- Jamestown is in Fentress County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Jamestown, TN?
- About 2,230 people live in Jamestown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jamestown?
- Nearby places include Allardt (4.6 mi), Grimsley (12 mi), Byrdstown (15 mi), Clarkrange (18 mi), Sunbright (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023