Photo: Richie Diesterheft from Santa Barbara, CA, USA · CC BY 2.0Within North Dakota, Jamestown is healthier than 9% of graded towns
Jamestown trails North Dakota on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Jamestown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jamestown
Dental care lags in Jamestown
58.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.5% across North Dakota. Among those 65 and older, 15.2% have lost all their teeth (North Dakota 10.8%). Checkups ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Jamestown
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.5%), vs 5.9% across North Dakota. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.3%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. In all, Jamestown runs above North Dakota on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Jamestown
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.9%), vs 13.1% across North Dakota. Habits ↓
Jamestown is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Jamestown is healthier than 53%. Against the 7,893 towns with similar household incomes ($42K–$71K), it’s healthier than 83%. Health Grade ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the North Dakota figure falls outside Jamestown’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Jamestown’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Jamestown is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns, #21 of 23 in North Dakota. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 75% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 21%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Jamestown’s median household income is $56,554; among the 7,893 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$71K), it’s healthier than 83%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Jamestown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Out of every 100 Jamestown adults…
Jamestown runs above ND on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
9.7 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
Care in and near Jamestown
No hospital or community health center in Jamestown itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Jamestown; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How Jamestown adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Jamestown adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.8% of Jamestown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Jamestown and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown | B− | 40% | 10.8% | 15.9% | CDC place |
| Bloom Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Woodbury Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Midway Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Homer Township | — | — | — | — |
Bloom Township, Woodbury Township, Midway Township and Homer Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Jamestown adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Jamestown
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Jamestown is better than North Dakota on 0 and worse on 11; on the rest, the North Dakota figure falls inside Jamestown’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Jamestown | ND | U.S. | vs ND |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.4%16.9–22.1 | 16.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%11.8–15.1 | 11.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.7–17.5 | 14.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40%33.7–46.5 | 36.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.8%9.4–12.4 | 9.8% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.2%29.6–36.9 | 31.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.1%30.3–38 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.3%25.4–31.4 | 25.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.2–11.9 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.1–9.9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.5–8.1 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.5%6.6–8.6 | 5.9% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.4–4.1 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.2%12.3–18.4 | 10.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.9%13.5–18.4 | 13.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.8%21.8–30.1 | 21.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 21%17.7–24.7 | 21.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31%25.5–36.8 | 32.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.6%7.1–10.1 | 7.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 73%69–76.7 | 74.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.7%55–62.5 | 64.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.1%78.8–83.2 | 82.7% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.9%75.1–80.4 | 76.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.8%59.6–69.6 | 64.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.3%68.6–82.7 | 78% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.1%17.9–24.6 | 21.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.3%25.9–35.2 | 29.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.1%18–24.7 | 20.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13%10.9–15.3 | 10.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10%8.5–11.8 | 8.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.7–7.8 | 5.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.6%6.6–8.8 | 6.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.8%7.3–10.7 | 6.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.5%28.5–36.7 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.4%12.5–16.3 | 11.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.4%12.7–16.2 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.1%8.2–10.2 | 7.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.7–5.7 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.6%7.6–9.7 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.5–4.4 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the North Dakota figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Jamestown
Is Jamestown a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Jamestown is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #21 of 23 in North Dakota. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 83%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Jamestown?
CDC estimates 40% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.7% and 46.5%, against 36.5% across North Dakota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Jamestown?
Jamestown Regional Medical Center in Jamestown, 3.8 miles in a straight line from Jamestown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Jamestown have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.1–10.1%), against 7.3% across North Dakota.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Jamestown more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jamestown.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The North Dakota figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.