Jamestown is a community with a rich past and a bright future.
Jamestown is a city in Stutsman County, North Dakota. It is the county seat of Stutsman County. Jamestown's central location at the intersection of I-94 and Highway 281, midway between Bismarck and Fargo makes this a great place to stop and visit!
Located in the valley where the James and Pipestem Rivers meet, Jamestown offers a variety of recreational opportunities: from summer activities such as fishing, hunting, and golfing to winter activities such as ice fishing, snowmobiling, and cross country skiing.
Jamestown is also home to The World's Largest Buffalo, the National Buffalo Museum, and the North Dakota Sports Hall of Fame. Jamestown offers something for everyone!
Did you know that North Dakota is the biggest when it comes to production of spring wheat, durum wheat, sunflowers, barley, dry edible beans, pinto beans, canola, flaxseed, barley, honey, lentils, and navy beans? Bet you didn’t know so much of your food came from North Dakota!
Known as the "Pride of the Prairie", Jamestown extends friendly hospitality to all visitors. Whether touring the Frontier Village and viewing our live herd of buffalo, visiting our historical sites, or joining us for a tournament at one of our sporting complexes, we are sure you will enjoy Jamestown. A year-round vacation area, Jamestown also offers a variety of entertainment, excellent motel accommodations, and fine dining to make your visit an unforgettable experience.
Jamestown college is a private, liberal arts college in Jamestown, North Dakota. It was was established in 1883 (six years before North Dakota became a state) by Presbyterian settlers with a first year enrollment of 35 students. Today "JC" is home to over 1,100 students in over 40 majors. Jamestown College has a beautiful campus setting. Go Jimmies!
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $101,961
Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $109,767; Detached houses: $118,188; Townhouses or other attached units: $95,966; In 2-unit structures: $228,024; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $80,039; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $214,211; Mobile homes: $18,744.
Demographics
Population in July 2008: 14,630. Jamestown covers 12.5 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 1,413 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 58401, 58402, 58405 - Area code: 701
Weather
Jamestown, ND climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60's and extremely cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 10's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 83.00 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of -0.50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 25 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 18 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Jamestown is 18.49 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is July with an average rainfall of 3.22 Inches.
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