Gibson House · National Register of Historic Places
Jamestown’s story
228 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1908.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1798Jamestown is settled
JamestownPA
3 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
556
2025 Census estimate · −3.5% since 2020
Typical home
$163K
−2% in a year
Household income
$45K
median
Median age
45.7
years
Jobs based here
181
Balanced
Is Jamestown a good place to live?
Jamestown’s median household income is $45,000, against $81,000 in Pennsylvania’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns. Gibson House is on the National Register of Historic Places. Jamestown has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Jamestown stand out
Where Jamestown beats most towns.
Small town
556 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Greene TownshipSouth Shenango TownshipPymatuning SouthJamestown
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Jamestown: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Jamestown, and how to reach them.
PowerPenn PowerEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterJamestown Boro Water Auth1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Jamestown’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMercer County Board of ElectionsMercer County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2022
ZIP code1613416134 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Jamestown.
Housing
Homes in Jamestown are worth about $163K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Jamestown home is worth about $163,000, down 2% in a year, 43% below the Pennsylvania typical home. 58% of Jamestown households own their home, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 78% and U.S. towns at 73%. The median rent in Jamestown is $808 a month.
$163KZillow home value
| Jamestown | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 58% | 78% | 73% |
| Median rent | $808 a month | $1,115 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Jamestown$163K
Pennsylvania$287K
−2%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in April
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Schools
The schools Jamestown’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by Jamestown Area SD. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown Area JSHSLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 172 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Jamestown
Jamestown has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Jamestown’s July high is 82°F.
62″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–36°
Spring35–59°
Summer57–80°
Fall41–62°
Oct 14
typical first frost
May 4
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
With 0.8 jobs for every working resident, most of Jamestown’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Jamestown for work: only 3% work in town. 14% of Jamestown residents live below the poverty line. Jobs based in Jamestown fell to 181 in 2023, 58 fewer than in 2013.
3%work in town
| Jamestown | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.5% | 6.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Jamestown3%
Hermitage7%
Hempfield Township7%
Greenville6%
Pymatuning Township6%
20 mi
median commute distance
181
jobs based in Jamestown
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Safety
Crime reported in Jamestown
5 crimes were reported in Jamestown in 2022: 5 property and 0 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Jamestown is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
0
violent crimes reported in 2022
5
property crimes reported in 2022
FBI crime data, 2022 · crimes reported to police
Health
Compared with most of Pennsylvania and the rest of the country, fewer of Jamestown’s adults binge drink
15% of adults binge drink in Jamestown. Jamestown beats the Pennsylvania average on 3 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 9. 17% of adults smoke cigarettes in Jamestown.
| Jamestown | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 18% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 34% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 82% | 79% | 79% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
3 better14 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Jamestown | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 14.7% | 18.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.7% | 79.2% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 21.5% | 14.5% |
UPMC Horizon
6.1 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Moderate risk in Jamestown, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities.
54risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
1%conserved
| Jamestown | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 1% | 8.2% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.9 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
1%
conserved · 5 of 533 acres
0.7 mi
of trails · 0.9 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Jamestown Community Fair | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Jamestown
19pages on Jamestown
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Jamestown
About 1 of every 100 Jamestown residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
About Jamestown
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Jamestown is a borough in northwestern Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States, along the Shenango River. The population was reported as 580 on the 2020 census. It is part of the Hermitage micropolitan area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1798
- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 991 ft
- ZIP code
- 16134
Questions about Jamestown
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Jamestown, PA a good place to live?
Jamestown has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.