Jamaica, IA
Living in Jamaica
Bikeability15
Walkability50
Commute20
Public Transit18
Affordability100
Public Safety99
Airports40
Hospitals74
Colleges77
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools95
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
282Population+13 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
57%Family Households-13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino26%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate28%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$38kMedian Household Income-$1.2k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
36 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K44%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K8%
$150K to $199K7%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector73%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation35%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Sales and office17%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked4%
Housing
$63kMedian Home Value+$400 (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
$371Median Monthly Rent+$71 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units8%
Year Structure Built
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier59%
Home Value
Less than $50K39%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity7%
Utility gas93%
Crime
Violent Crime in Jamaica
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Guthrie County3
Property Crime in Jamaica
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Guthrie County6
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 25 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jamaica
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding42
Tornado27
Blizzard9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jamaica, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jamaica, IA
St Patrick School
11 miles, E
Woodward Academy
20 miles, E
Dallas Center Christian School
20 miles, SE
Trinity Lutheran School
27 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Jamaica, IA
Iowa State University
36 miles, E
Drake University
38 miles, SE
Mercy College of Health Sciences
39 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jamaica, IA
Dallas County Hospital
11 miles, E
Greene County Medical Center
12 miles, N
Guthrie County Hospital
15 miles, SW
Boone County Hospital
26 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Jamaica, IA
Des Moines International Airport
40 miles, SE
Eppley Airfield
90 miles, SW
Waterloo Regional Airport
109 miles, NE
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
113 miles, W