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Old Jamestown, Missouri Retirement Guide
Retirement Score
Old Jamestown, Missouri at a Glance
- Median Home Price
- $215,700
- State Income Tax
- State income tax; Social Security partially exempt based on income; limited pension deduction.
- Avg January Low
- 25.2°F
- Cost of Living Index
- 91 (US avg = 100)
- Best For
- established retirement community
- RetireCityIQ Score
- 40 / 100
Overview
Explore the key retirement factors for Old Jamestown, Missouri, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.
Cost of Living
Affordability Metrics
Old Jamestown's cost of living is 9% below the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.
Housing
Real Estate & Housing
10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)
Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Old Jamestown using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.
Estimated monthly carrying cost
$467
Stress-case monthly carrying cost
$525
Median home price used: $215,700
Median rent reference: $1,750 / month
Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.
Budget validation
Calculate if your savings last in this city
Use RetireFree to test whether your portfolio can support retirement in Old Jamestown, Missouri after local housing costs, taxes, healthcare, inflation, and withdrawal timing.
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Access & Quality
Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Old Jamestown scores 0 out of 100 for healthcare access.
Care planning link
Find local assisted living in Old Jamestown
If your city research includes aging parents, future care needs, or a move closer to family, compare local care options alongside housing and healthcare access.
Assisted living in Old Jamestown →Taxes
State Tax Climate
Missouri has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.
Climate
Weather & Environment
With 290 sunny days a year and an average January low of 25.2°F, Old Jamestown offers a traditional winter climate.
Safety & Walkability
Community Safety
Walkability
Demographics
Population Profile
Diversity Breakdown
Frequently asked questions about retiring in Old Jamestown
Is Old Jamestown, Missouri a good place to retire?▾
Old Jamestown, Missouri is one of the US retirement-friendly cities tracked by RetireCityIQ. Notable retirement-relevant traits include established retirement community. See the at-a-glance card on this page for the cost of living, state tax treatment, climate, and healthcare access metrics.
What is the cost of living in Old Jamestown, Missouri for retirees?▾
The cost-of-living index is 91, roughly 9% below the national average of 100. Median home price is around $215,700.
Does Missouri tax Social Security or retirement income?▾
For Missouri residents: State income tax; Social Security partially exempt based on income; limited pension deduction.
What is the climate like in Old Jamestown, Missouri?▾
Old Jamestown, Missouri has January average low around 25°F, July average high around 89°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.
What is healthcare access like in Old Jamestown, Missouri?▾
Old Jamestown scores 0/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a limited score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).