Jobs, pay and daily life in Jamestown, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Jamestown is a city in North Dakota with 15,787 residents. The median household earns $56,554 a year and the median rent is $773 a month, which is 16.4% of the median household income. We could not match it to a metropolitan area in the BLS wage tables, so metro pay data is not shown.
How Jamestown compares. Among the 30 largest places in North Dakota, Jamestown is #9 by population, #5 for rent (#1 = cheapest), #5 for long commutes (#1 = fewest), #26 for household income (#1 = highest). Its county, Stutsman County, is #25 of 53 counties for average pay ($56,489).
Jamestown has 15,787 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 2.0% of the population of North Dakota. It covers 13 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 1,187 people per square mile. The median age is 40.7, 13% older than the state median (40.7 against 35.9).
The median gross rent is $773 a month (rent plus utilities), 19% below the state median ($773 against $954). Over a year that is 16.4% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $199,800, which is 3.5 times the median household income ($56,554); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 54.6% of households own their home, 13% below the state average (54.6% against 62.9%).
In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Stutsman County was 1.6%. 58.5% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Stutsman County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 83.0% drive alone, 0.1% use public transit, 4.0% walk, 5.0% work from home. 3.7% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 52% below the state average (3.7% against 7.8%).
24.0% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 27% below the state share (24.0% against 32.7%). 3.2% of residents were born outside the United States, 33% below the state share (3.2% against 4.7%). The poverty rate is 14.7%, 36% above the state rate (14.7% against 10.8%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 73°F (22.7°C), and the coolest is Jan at 12°F (-11.2°C). About 535 mm (21 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Jun is the wettest month (93 mm) and Jan the driest (12 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.
Closest cities in this guide: Valley City (33 miles, similar rent); Carrington (43 miles, similar rent); Lisbon (58 miles, rent 16% lower); Oakes (60 miles, rent 9% higher). Rent differences are against Jamestown; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
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There are 255 federal postings open in North Dakota (USAJOBS, state level; we do not have a city filter for them). Private-sector jobs are not in this feed.
No metropolitan wage table is matched to this city. Employment shares of residents by industry (ACS):
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 28.2% |
| Retail trade | 12.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 10.9% |
| Manufacturing | 10.7% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 7.8% |
| Public administration | 5.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 5.1% |
| Construction | 4.8% |
| Other services | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.4% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 3.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 2.8% |
| Information | 1.3% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county where Jamestown lies and cover the whole county, not only the city.
| County ⇅ | Population ⇅ | GDP (2024) ⇅ | GDP per resident ⇅ | Jobs (QCEW 2024) ⇅ | Employer sites ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Job change vs 2023 ⇅ | Unemployment rate ⇅ | Labour force ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stutsman County | 21,549 | $1,938 million | $89,934 | 11,076 | 900 | $56,489 | +0.5% | 1.6% | 11,240 |
| Industry ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Share of private jobs ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Concentration vs US (location quotient) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1,276 | 19.3% | $77,783 | 1.40 |
| Retail trade | 1,272 | 19.3% | $37,005 | 1.15 |
| Accommodation and food services | 927 | 14.0% | $21,982 | 0.92 |
| Construction | 584 | 8.8% | $72,294 | 1.00 |
| Wholesale trade | 550 | 8.3% | $84,857 | 1.26 |
| Professional and technical services | 326 | 4.9% | $66,890 | 0.42 |
| Finance and insurance | 309 | 4.7% | $90,368 | 0.69 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 295 | 4.5% | $65,258 | 0.63 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 252 | 3.8% | $39,084 | 0.76 |
| Information | 169 | 2.6% | $63,174 | 0.81 |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing | 162 | 2.5% | $55,135 | 1.81 |
| Administrative and waste services | 125 | 1.9% | $39,870 | 0.19 |
| Management of companies | 108 | 1.6% | $79,036 | 0.58 |
| Utilities | 92 | 1.4% | $129,843 | 2.18 |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation | 92 | 1.4% | $15,088 | 0.49 |
| Real estate and rental | 61 | 0.9% | $35,510 | 0.35 |
QCEW counts jobs covered by unemployment insurance; sectors with too few employers are withheld by BLS. Latest-month unemployment is preliminary.
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.0% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 4.0% |
| Work from home | 5.0% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 3.7% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,554 |
| Income per person | $37,433 |
| Median gross rent per month | $773 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 16.4% |
| Median home value | $199,800 |
| Homeowners | 54.6% |
| Poverty rate | 14.7% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | n/a |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | n/a |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Graduated, top rate 2.50%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 92.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 24.0% |
| Born abroad | 3.2% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 58.5% |
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| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -11.2 | 12 | 12 |
| Feb | -9.7 | 15 | 12 |
| Mar | -1.4 | 29 | 26 |
| Apr | 5.9 | 43 | 38 |
| May | 12.9 | 55 | 82 |
| Jun | 19.0 | 66 | 93 |
| Jul | 22.7 | 73 | 74 |
| Aug | 21.0 | 70 | 62 |
| Sep | 15.5 | 60 | 60 |
| Oct | 6.4 | 44 | 43 |
| Nov | -1.0 | 30 | 14 |
| Dec | -8.3 | 17 | 19 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley City | ND | 33 mi | 6,541 | $60,339 | $780 |
| Carrington | ND | 43 mi | 2,168 | $77,171 | $778 |
| Lisbon | ND | 58 mi | 2,259 | $64,327 | $649 |
| Oakes | ND | 60 mi | 1,858 | $67,632 | $843 |
| Casselton | ND | 70 mi | 2,953 | $73,259 | $814 |
| Mayville | ND | 76 mi | 1,976 | $55,735 | $854 |
| Devils Lake | ND | 84 mi | 7,308 | $43,220 | $711 |
| West Fargo | ND | 85 mi | 40,094 | $90,665 | $1,111 |
| Horace | ND | 85 mi | 4,588 | $138,578 | $2,146 |
| Fargo | ND | 88 mi | 131,627 | $66,998 | $946 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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15,787 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$773 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 16.4% of the median household income.
$56,554 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
1.6% (BLS county, Stutsman County (latest month 2026M09)).
North Dakota. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.