JamestownNorth Dakota
Jamestown is a city in and the county seat of Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 15,849 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 15,688 in 2025, making it the ninth-most populous city in North Dakota.
Intro: Wikipedia
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.
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
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 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
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.