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Jamestown, North Dakota

Introduction to Jamestown, North Dakota

Jamestown, North Dakota, in Stutsman county, is 90 miles W of Fargo, North Dakota and 293 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. As of the year 2000 census, 15,527 people lived in Jamestown.

Jamestown History

Jamestown was founded in 1872, in the same year Fort Seward was established. The city was officially incorporated in 1883. It was named after Jamestown, Virginia. The area was originally served by the Northern Pacific Railroad. Jamestown is the county seat of Stutsman County.

Jamestown and nearby Attractions

  • Jamestown Mall
  • Fort Seward Historic Site
  • National Buffalo Museum
  • Frontier Village
  • Stutsman County Memorial Museum
  • Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge

Things To Do In Jamestown

Jamestown has numerous parks and recreational spots that are frequented by its residents. These include Klaus Park, Nickeus Park, McElroy Park and Feton Park. Visitors can shop at the Jamestown Mall or Buffalo Mall. The National Buffalo Museum, the Stutsman County Memorial Museum and Frontier Village provide insight into the history of the area. Some of the local festivals include Culture Fest, the Stutsman County Fair, Kite Fest and White Cloud's Birthday-Tatanka Celebration.

Jamestown Transportation

Hector International is the nearest major airport.

Jamestown Higher Education

Jamestown College is the local college. Higher studies can also be pursued at Northern State University, the University of North Dakota and the University of Mary.

High Points

Jamestown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Dakota):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyJamestown Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 7%Jamestown Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Jamestown Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 12%Jamestown Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 14%Jamestown College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Jamestown Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 19%Jamestown Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Jamestown, ND

Comparing Jamestown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Dakota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens84
Age of the Population74
Female Share of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Women69
Well-Paid Single Men57
Male Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old36
Racial Diversity19

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size14

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
People in Middle Class or Better57
People Above Poverty55
Median Family Income47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times108
Walking and Biking to Work97
Working at Home75
Public Transportation Use510

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone107
Affordability of Rents103
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing63
Affordability of Property Taxes62
Housing Recently Built55

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime72
Low Property Crime62

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