City safety & data profile

Old JamestownMO

Old Jamestown, MO is a 19K-resident city in St. Louis County with a median household income of $99,521.

St. Louis County, Missouri. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Old Jamestown, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Old Jamestown has a population larger than 41% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $236,100.

Data updated 2026-07-20

19K
Population
Top 59%
By size
$99,521
Median income
$236,100
Median home
7.4%
Poverty rate

The read on Old Jamestown

Old Jamestown posts a median household income higher than 69% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 31%
by median income, US cities

Where Old Jamestown income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$99,521 Top 31% higher than 69% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MO $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Old Jamestown, MO beyond the headline numbers

Old Jamestown sits inside St. Louis County, Missouri, at roughly 38.83°N, -90.29°W. Population 19,184, $99,521 median household income. Median home value $236,100, median rent $1,835. Poverty rate 7.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Old Jamestown's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 44.4%, then short sleep duration at 37.7%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Old Jamestown from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
19,184
Old Jamestown
Median Income
$99,521
+46% vs avg
Median Home Value
$236,100
+4% vs avg
Median Age
41.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (St. Louis County) - Old Jamestown's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
996K-0%
Median Income
$82,936+41%
Median Home Value
$276,800+59%
Poverty Rate
9.8%-10%
Unemployment
4.3%-50%

Economics

Economics indicators for Old Jamestown, MO
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,835/mo
Poverty Rate
7.4% -48% vs avg
Unemployment 5.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 39.6%
Work From Home 23.4%
Public Transit 1.7%

Population

White 20.4%
African American 67.5%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
44.4%
Short Sleep Duration
37.7%
Obesity
36.3%
Physical Inactivity
28.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.6%
Diabetes
15.1%
Current Smoking
13.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.1%
Binge Drinking
13%
Current Asthma
11.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 64.5%
Annual Checkup 83.4%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
6.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.4%
Stroke
4.3%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Old Jamestown, MO? ▼
Old Jamestown, MO has a population of 19,184 people, located in St. Louis County, Missouri.
What is the median household income in Old Jamestown? ▼
The median household income in Old Jamestown, MO is $99,521 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 7.4%.
What is the median home value in Old Jamestown? ▼
The median home value in Old Jamestown, MO is $236,100. Median rent is $1,835/month.
What are the top health concerns in Old Jamestown? ▼
The top health indicators in Old Jamestown include High Blood Pressure (44.4%), Short Sleep Duration (37.7%), Obesity (36.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Old Jamestown? ▼
The median age in Old Jamestown, MO is 41.1 years. 39.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Old Jamestown, MO is located in St. Louis County, Missouri. With a population of 19K and a $99,521 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the Old Jamestown area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Old Jamestown's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (St. Louis County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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