Jobs & Economy in Jamestown
Jamestown's economy runs on a genuine combination of extensive regional agriculture and real, substantial institutional employers beyond farming.
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Learn moreA real, extensive agricultural base
Stutsman County's approximately 1,201,000 acres of farmland (829 farms) produce wheat, soybeans, corn, hay, cattle, and hogs, with local grain elevators handling storage and distribution.
Real, substantial institutional employers
Jamestown Regional Medical Center, the real, current North Dakota State Hospital (the state's psychiatric hospital), Cavendish Farms, and Collins Aerospace are all cited among Jamestown's significant employers.
A genuine, if smaller-scale, higher-education presence
The University of Jamestown, a real, current private NAIA university, adds a further institutional anchor within city limits.
Key takeaways
- Jamestown's economy centers on extensive Stutsman County agriculture and real institutional employers.
- Jamestown Regional Medical Center and the North Dakota State Hospital both anchor substantial local employment.
- The University of Jamestown adds a smaller-scale higher-education presence.
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