About Jamaica
Set in the central part of Iowa, Jamaica is a tiny community with an estimated population of 196.
Officially, Jamaica is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.37 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 530 residents per square mile.
📰 Jamaica News Today
- Seed Testing Helps Move Hurricane Recovery Seed From Iowa to Jamaica SeedWorld · Aug 12
- Monthly Weather Forecast for Jamaica, Iowa 50128 The Weather Channel · Aug 10
- Charlene Van Gundy Obituary April 10, 2026 Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory · Apr 10
- Bill Lee Wilson Obituary (2026) - Panora, IA - Twigg Funeral Home - Panora Legacy obituary · Jul 21
- Mary Pauline Kenney Obituary | Twigg Funeral Home | Panora, IA Tribute Archive · May 28
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Jamaica Unique
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Jamaica
- Rippey State Access Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)196
Rank in state#669 of 940
Land area0.37 sq mi
Density530/sq mi
Coordinates41.8454, -94.3070