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Jamaica, IA

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Population
197
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,031 ft
Median Home Value
$67,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$498/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$52,250
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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With just under 200 residents, Jamaica offers quiet, small-town living in Guthrie County about an hour northwest of Des Moines. Life here moves at a relaxed pace, with neighbors often crossing paths along the popular Raccoon River Valley Trail that cuts right through town. Families are served by the Panorama Community School District in nearby Panora, while local landmarks like the historic Octagon Barn and a tucked-away recording studio once used by Slipknot give the community its own distinct character.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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