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Jamaica, IA

Jamaica, IA.

Population: 330 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$173,936
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
+5.9%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$174,753
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+1.1%

Rents

2-bedroom fair-market rent (HUD reference)
$920/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,250/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
37.0 in
Annual snowfall
32.8 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Perry Municipal Airport (PRO) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) (40 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+25 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Median annual property tax
$1,620
Households with broadband internet
43.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,287
Average weekly wage
$1,042
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Agriculture, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
24

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

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Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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