The Town FilesJamestown, Ohio
Village in Greene County · population 2,052 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $146,500
- Household income
- $56,667
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 22 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 33.3
Jamestown is a village of 2,052 people in Greene County, Ohio. The median home is worth $146,500, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for retirees than 80% of Ohio towns, quieter than 79% of Ohio towns, hipper than 73% of Ohio towns.
How Jamestown ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Jamestown is worth $146,500, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $56,667, which is more affordable than 53% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $910 a month. 66.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Jamestown | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $146,500 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $910 | $914 |
| Median household income | $56,667 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 66.6% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1951 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Jamestown
| People | Jamestown | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.3 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.1% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 27.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.9% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.4% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 9.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 7.3% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 27.7 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.2% | 90.9% |
Weather in Jamestown
July highs average 83.4°F and January lows 22.7°F. About 43.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 21.8 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 104 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jamestown since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on April 3, 1974 about 8.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 37 deaths and 1,283 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 30, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 4, 2025.
Severe weather in Greene County since 1996
Greene County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 18, 2019 | Tornado | DR-4447: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslide |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
Jobs and pay in Greene County
Greene County had 80,197 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $72,302 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Jamestown itself the ACS puts it at 4.3%.
Public schools in Jamestown
3 public schools with 1,256 students, about 16.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeneview Middle School | 4-7 | 428 | 17.1 |
| Greeneview Elementary School | K-3 | 417 | 17.4 |
| Greeneview High School | 8-12 | 411 | 15.2 |
Towns near Jamestown
- Shawnee Hills, OH2.6 mi · 2,230 people · home $198,900
- Cedarville, OH7.2 mi · 4,257 people · home $200,800
- Wilberforce, OH8.5 mi · 2,410 people · home $145,900
- Jeffersonville, OH9.8 mi · 1,258 people · home $143,800
- Xenia, OH10.7 mi · 25,441 people · home $162,400
- Yellow Springs, OH12.5 mi · 3,697 people · home $332,000
- South Charleston, OH12.5 mi · 1,706 people · home $141,300
- Sabina, OH13.0 mi · 2,499 people · home $95,900
Jamestown questions
Is Jamestown, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Jamestown scores better for retirees than 80% of Ohio towns and quieter than 79%. 18.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.3).
How much does a house cost in Jamestown?
The median owner-occupied home in Jamestown is valued at $146,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,667, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $910 a month.
What is the weather like in Jamestown?
July highs average 83.4°F and January lows 22.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.3 inches of precipitation a year and 21.8 inches of snow.
Does Jamestown get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jamestown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on April 3, 1974. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)