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Jamestown

A town of 1,107 people in Indiana
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Conserved land2.3%16 of 682 acres
Trails0.0 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves114 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Jamestown

Town in Indiana, United States
1830Established
942Population
0.9 sq miArea
951 ftElevation

Jamestown is a town in Jackson Township, Boone County and Eel River Township, Hendricks County, Indiana, United States. The population was 942 at the 2020 census.

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From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Town numbers

ZIP code46147
Area code765
Living in Jamestown

Housing in Jamestown

$349K▲ 6.4% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Jamestown home is worth about $349,000, up 6.4% in a year, 34% above the Indiana typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Work & commute in Jamestown

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Most working residents leave Jamestown for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Lebanon (11%), Center (10%) and Pike (7%). Half commute less than 23 miles.

Lebanon
11%
Center
10%
Pike
7%
Washington
5%
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Health in Jamestown

B

Health Grade B

Healthier than 62% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 77% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Indiana

7better than IN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Witham Health ServicesLebanon · 11.5 mi · ER
Aspire Indiana Health - LebanonLebanon · 10.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Jamestown · CMS · HRSAHealth in Jamestown →

Natural hazards in Jamestown

17
Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 17% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🏚️ Earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Jamestown →

Climate in Jamestown

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Jamestown has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 14 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

37° / 21°Winter
61° / 40°Spring
82° / 61°Summer
64° / 43°Fall
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Nearest: Ladoga-Clark Township Public LibraryLadoga · 9.5 miles · 35 hrs a week
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