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Jamestown, Louisiana

village · Bienville Parish

At a glance

165
Population
$104,500
Median home value (all homes)
66% below U.S. median
$106,660
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$50,250
Median household income
36% below U.S. median
31.9 min
Average commute
86.2%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
7.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 85 — 15% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing48% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities20% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost6% above
For business: Louisiana is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college30 mi
Nearest community college17 mi
Nearest technical college31 mi
High school graduates69.2%
College graduates19.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region North Louisiana Economic Partnership
state Acadiana Economic Development Council
state America Electric Power Economic Development
American Electric Power's Economic Development page outlines the company's site selection services, energy solutions, and resources to help businesses locate and grow within AEP's service territory across 11 states.
state Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development
Industrial, Agricultural & Commercial Development for Jeff Davis Parish, Louisiana.
state Louisiana Association of Planning and Development Districts
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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