Total Population
15,920
Population
Growth Rate
-0.14%
Median Age
40
Diversity Index
27.800
Jamestown is a place adorned in charm. Norman Rockwell could have painted curly-topped boys fishing along the banks of the James River that runs through Jamestown. Western writer Louis L'Amour was born here and we'd like to think Jamestown was a source of inspiration for him. Jamestown is nestled between two rivers - the James River and the Pipestem River which provide recreational opportunities in a beautiful setting.
Jamestown offers excellent public and private schools with a high school completion rate of 91%. Jamestown's state of the art high school provides class sizes that are small by big-city standards where students get personal attention and are encouraged to participate in many extracurricular activities and sports available. Higher education can also be achieved here at the University of Jamestown which has been ranked the #1 college in North Dakota by US News & World Report for multiple years.
Jamestown is a place of clean air, safe streets and short commutes. You can take time for fitness at the Two Rivers Activity Center, at one of many local athletic clubs, or on the outdoor walking, biking, and hiking trails in and around town. You can own and operate a thriving business, realize job stability in the same community you own your dream home, enjoy quiet neighborhood living, and watch your children grow. Here, the American Dream is tangible with the qualities of small town living plus exceptional opportunities to achieve personal and professional success.
Total Population
15,920
Population
Growth Rate
-0.14%
Median Age
40
Diversity Index
27.800
Households
6,779
Total Housing Units
7,653
Owner Occupied
3,955
Renter Occupied
2,824
Vacant
874
Median Home Value
$204,572
Average Home Value
$221,728
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.47%
Median Household
$57,054 $63,005
Average Household
$81,121 $87,128
Per Capita
$34,876 $37,513
Total Businesses
836
Total Employed
10,790
Workers 16+
7,712
2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
110
Employed
2,725
2025 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
126
Employed
1,310
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
106
Employed
1,225
2025 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
24
Employed
752
2025 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
53
Employed
710
2025 Public Administration
Businesses
55
Employed
687
Some
High School
442
Graduated
High School
3,488
Associates
Degree
1,378
Bachelor's
Degree
1,827
Graduate
Degree
799
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
7,209
Non-Resident Commuters
493
Drive Alone
6,414
Carpooled
656
Public
6
Work At Home
298
Jamestown, North Dakota, is centrally located in North America along Interstate 94 and US Highway 281. North Dakota is located at the US-Canada border, providing an ideal location for companies looking for access to markets throughout North America. Our transportation system includes air, rail, and ground transportation, providing connections to the world.
Daily commercial jet passenger service and air freight service to Denver International Airport provides connections to anywhere within the United States and worldwide. Charter air and freight service is also available to those traveling elsewhere in the region.
Both Northern Pacific Railroad and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Company provide high level service and access to markets.
Jamestown is located on US Interstate 94 (I-94) and U.S. Highway 281 free of tolls and traffic jams.
City | Distance in Miles |
---|---|
Bismarck | 101 |
Los Angeles | 1,709 |
Chicago | 704 |
Minneapolis | 340 |
Denver | 860 |
New York | 1,560 |
Fargo | 93 |
Seattle | 1,338 |
Kansas City | 690 |
Winnipeg | 270 |
Montana-Dakota Utilities Co.
Gary Spiedel, District Manager
324 2nd Ave. S.W., P.O. Box 2216
Jamestown, ND 58402
Phone: (701) 252-4959
Northern Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Bob Spencer, District Manager
1515 W. Main, P.O. Box 180
Carrington, ND 58421
Phone: 1-800-882-2500
www.nplains.com
Otter Tail Power Company
Charles Krebf, Operations Manager
315 2nd Street S.E., P.O. Box 2220
Jamestown, ND 58402
Phone: (701) 252-0540
City of Jamestown
Utility Operations Director - Steve Suko
stevejwp@daktel.com
Phone: (701) 252-5131
325 17th Street SE
Jamestown, ND 58401
Source: Wells
Capacity of Plant: 12,000,000 gallons
Capacity of Wells: 7,000,000 gallons
Average Daily Consumption: 4.0 million gallons/day
Peak Consumption: 6.7 million gallons
Stutsman Rural Water
Address:1812 Highway 281 N
Jamestown, ND 58401-2104
Phone: (701) 252-7727
Method of Garbage Disposal: Sanitary Landfill
Sewer Use Charge: Based on water used
Lift Station & Wastewater System
Type: Mechanical & Lagoon
Capacity: 4.5 million gallons/day
Present Load: 3.5 million gallons/day - average
20 Lift Stations