The Town of Jamestown is located in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,181 at the 2020 census. The census-designated places of Kieler and Sandy Hook and the unincorporated communities of Fair Play, Louisburg, and Rutledge are located within the town; The unincorporated community of Sinsinawa is located partially in the town. The ghost town of Sinnipee was located in the town.

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Area code608

Living in Jamestown

Work & commute in Jamestown

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Most working residents leave Jamestown for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Dubuque (29%), Platteville (6%) and Hazel Green (4%). Half commute less than 10 miles.

Dubuque, IA

29%

Platteville

Hazel Green

Galena, IL

5%Work in townlive and work in Jamestown 10 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 491Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Jamestown →

Health in Jamestown

B⁻

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 46% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Wisconsin

2better than WI·4worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

Conditions 4▼ 8 close Habits all close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind all close Everyday needs 1▲ 3 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

8.3%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityWI 9.7% · better 80.6%More adults treating high blood pressureWI 77.8% · better 10.4%More adults who have had cancerWI 8.6% · worse

Care nearby

Finley HospitalDubuque · 5.2 mi · ER

Hills & Dales ClinicDubuque · 4 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 53811, 53807 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Jamestown →

Natural hazards in Jamestown

Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 19% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Jamestown flood?no paid flood claims on record 4Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Jamestown MapJamestown vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Jamestown →

Climate in Jamestown

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Jamestown has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 36 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

30° / 15°Winter

58° / 38°Spring

81° / 61°Summer

60° / 41°Fall

How much snow does Jamestown get?About 36 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 21, with the last in spring around Apr 19.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.9° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Jamestown →

Schools in Jamestown

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A⁻

School Grade A-

The public schools Jamestown’s kids attend outperform 84% of Wisconsin’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

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Holy Ghost-Immaculate Conception SchoolElementary · Grades 3–8 · 57 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within WI. Ratings are from neighbors.