Quality of Life and Culture in Jamaica, IA

Overview

Jamaica is a village in the state of Iowa with a population of 209. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Jamaica has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (C) Average
Cultural Diversity: (F) Poor
Residents: Families
School Rating: NA
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 41.8 minutes
Walkability: (B) Good
Climate: Four Seasons
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Jamaica, IA

Employment and Income	Jamaica	Iowa	United States
Per Capita Income	$25,086	$30,483	$32,693
Median Household Income	$39,375	$60,214	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	4.0%	4.0%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	10.2%	7.4%	10.5%

Age	Jamaica	Iowa	United States
Median Age	44.3	42.5	42.3

Gender	Jamaica	Iowa	United States
Male	55.0%	50.2%	49.8%
Female	45.0%	49.8%	50.2%

Race	Jamaica	Iowa	United States
White	99.5%	94.1%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	0.8%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	0.3%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	0.7%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	1.0%	2.7%
Multiracial	0.5%	3.1%	5.2%

Housing Information	Jamaica	Iowa	United States
Median Home Price	$61,700	$109,187	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$369	$525	$801
Family Households	32.3%	32.3%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	30.3%	30.3%	26.2%
Homeowners	78.8%	79.6%	72.9%
Renters	21.2%	20.4%	27.1%

Education	Jamaica	Iowa	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	9.0%	5.5%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	34.7%	34.7%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	29.2%	22.3%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	7.6%	12.6%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	14.6%	13.0%	15.0%