Jamestown, North Dakota
About Jamestown
Jamestown, ND is a close-knit town located in southern North Dakota, home to 15,789 residents as of the latest Census estimates. It ranks as the 9th largest city in North Dakota.
Officially, Jamestown is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 13.3 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,187 residents per square mile.
📰 Jamestown News Today
- Victim identified in fatal I-94 crash west of Jamestown Valley News Live · Aug 15
- Clarice Spitzer Jamestown Sun · Aug 18
- Man killed in crash near Jamestown identified by Highway Patrol InForum · Aug 15
- Jamestown Man Dies Following a Head on Crash on I-94 News Dakota · Aug 14
- Jamestown man dies after SUV crosses median, strikes semi on I-94 in Stutsman County Valley News Live · Aug 14
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Jamestown Unique
- A top-25 city in North Dakota by population (#9 of 355 incorporated places).
- One of 17 places in the US named Jamestown — but the North Dakota one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern North Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 15,789.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Jamestown
- Applebee's — american
- Babb's Coffeehouse — coffee shop (café)
- La Carreta — mexican
- Paradiso — mexican
- Pizza Ranch — pizza
- The Rock Taphouse — burger
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- North American Bison Discovery Center · Museum
- Frontier Village · Attraction
- Stutsman County Memorial Museum - Lutz Mansion · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Jamestown
- 4th Avenue Bridge Memorial Park reviews ★
- Anton Klaus Park reviews ★
- Bollinger Park reviews ★
- Elks Park reviews ★
- Fenton Park reviews ★
- Fort Seward Historic Site reviews ★
- Jamestown Reservoir Walking Park reviews ★
- Masonic Park reviews ★
- McElroy Park reviews ★
- Meidinger Park reviews ★
- Nickeus Park reviews ★
- Solein-Denault Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Jamestown
- JAMESTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
- JAMESTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL
- LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- LOUIS L'AMOUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- WILLIAM S GUSSNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Jamestown Regional Medical Center ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
- North Dakota State Hospital · Psychiatric
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.