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Old Jamestown.
Old Jamestown is an unincorporated community in St. Louis County, MO. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Old Jamestown
This St. Louis County community sits about 17 miles north of downtown, positioned as a mature suburban area where most people own their homes and stay put—the median age is 47.6 years, and over half of households are married couples. You're looking at solid affordability by metro standards: the median home value hovers around $236,100 with a median household income of $99,521, which means homeownership is genuinely attainable here without the price shock of closer-in suburbs.
Old Jamestown at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Foreign-Born
3.7%
Broadband Internet
92.2%
of households
Population Growth
+6.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.7% foreign-born, most often from Nigeria
Who lives in Old Jamestown: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Old Jamestown, the largest foreign-born group is from Nigeria (21.9%), and 1.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.6%
of residents
65 and Older
18.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.4%
of households
Married Couples
51.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.84
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 78% above MO average
Rent, home values, and income in Old Jamestown
In Old Jamestown, rent runs 78% above the MO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,600
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
87.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1985
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.7%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MO
Unemployment in Old Jamestown and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in St. Louis County, which includes Old Jamestown, is close to the MO average.
Unemployment rate
Old Jamestown: St. Louis County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
St. Louis County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Old Jamestown is about 2% of St. Louis County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Old Jamestown Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
St. Louis, MO-IL metro area
Commute29.1 min avg
How Old Jamestown residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Old Jamestown, most residents drive alone to work (65%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
Medium hub7.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 34% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the St. Louis County Police Department, which covers Old Jamestown, runs 34% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
439.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,428.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by St. Louis County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 24 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
St. Louis County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In St. Louis County, which includes Old Jamestown, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 24 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $7.8M |
| 2024 | 18 | Tornado | $2.0M |
| 2023 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30,000 |
| 2022 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50.6M |
| 2021 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $124,000 |
| 2020 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2019 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100,000 |
| 2018 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
St. Louis County, county-wide
Old Jamestown is about 2% of St. Louis County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality55 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in St. Louis city, MO (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 14 miles from Old Jamestown) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
55
Good Days
125
per year
Moderate Days
232
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: St. Louis city, MO (14 mi away)
Climate86°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Old Jamestown has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/48°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.0"
Annual Snowfall
16.6"
Hot Days/Year
29
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
85
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
99
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 22°F | 2.53" |
| Feb | 44°F | 25°F | 2.52" |
| Mar | 54°F | 35°F | 3.46" |
| Apr | 66°F | 45°F | 4.92" |
| May | 75°F | 56°F | 5.46" |
| Jun | 84°F | 66°F | 3.40" |
| Jul | 87°F | 69°F | 3.95" |
| Aug | 86°F | 67°F | 3.30" |
| Sep | 80°F | 60°F | 3.38" |
| Oct | 68°F | 48°F | 2.93" |
| Nov | 54°F | 37°F | 3.43" |
| Dec | 44°F | 27°F | 2.59" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Old Jamestown
Uninsured
3.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Old Jamestown's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Christian Hospital Northeast
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.3 mi away · Saint Louis
Alton Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.8 mi away · Alton
Alton Mental Health Center
Psychiatric · 9.9 mi away · Alton
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Old Jamestown
Old Jamestown's student/teacher ratio is 16.0:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 39.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
39.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Old Jamestown (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,267 students · in-state tuition $57,960 · 76% graduate · median earnings $75,998 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,624 students · in-state tuition $22,794 · 56% graduate · median earnings $58,321 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 960 students · in-state tuition $7,008 · 29% graduate · median earnings $39,919 (10 yrs after entry)
Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing
14.2 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 446 students · 93% graduate · median earnings $82,420 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis
14.2 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 337 students · in-state tuition $33,189 · 72% graduate · median earnings $130,161 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-Missouri
12.6 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 284 students · in-state tuition $20,845 · 62% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Gateway Arch National Park, 16 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Old Jamestown
Old Jamestown has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Gateway Arch National Park (16 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Gateway Arch National Park
National Park
16 mi awayUlysses S Grant National Historic Site
National Historic Site
20 mi awaySte. Geneviève National Historical Park
National Historical Park
61 mi awayNew Philadelphia National Historic Site
National Historic Site
69 mi awayLincoln Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
74 mi awaySpringfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
National Monument
75 mi awayPublic Libraries in Old Jamestown
Jamestown Bluffs Branch
4153 N Highway 67, Florissant
Cities Near Old Jamestown
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Old Jamestown?
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Old Jamestown FAQ
Is Old Jamestown, Missouri affordable?⌄
Old Jamestown's median rent is $1,835/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $99,521/year. Median home value is $236,100.
Is Old Jamestown, Missouri safe?⌄
Old Jamestown is policed by the St. Louis County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 440 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1429 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Old Jamestown, Missouri?⌄
St. Louis County, which includes Old Jamestown, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Old Jamestown, Missouri?⌄
The cost of living in Old Jamestown is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,835/month and median household income is $99,521/year. The median home value is $236,100. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Old Jamestown, Missouri?⌄
The average commute in Old Jamestown is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from