Jamestown (Russell, Cumberland: rent, high crime, mobile home)

[1111tmw]

Hi,

I am considering a move from FL to either KY, TN, or AL for the same reasons as most: FL = expensive, high crime, heavy traffic, etc.

I have been trying to research potential locations and Jamestown has come up as a possibility. My husband would like to be near a sailable lake. Is that the case with Jamestown? We are also looking for safety, good schools, and a true mid/small sized town with its own identity (not a suberb), and friendly, accepting people. I don't like extreme cold, so I am looking toward the southern parts of KY.

I would appreciate any info you can give about Jamestown or other places that you think might be a good fit for us.

Thanks so much!!

[RuralGuy]

Originally Posted by 1111tmw

Hi,

I am considering a move from FL to either KY, TN, or AL for the same reasons as most: FL = expensive, high crime, heavy traffic, etc.

I have been trying to research potential locations and Jamestown has come up as a possibility. My husband would like to be near a sailable lake. Is that the case with Jamestown? We are also looking for safety, good schools, and a true mid/small sized town with its own identity (not a suberb), and friendly, accepting people. I don't like extreme cold, so I am looking toward the southern parts of KY.

I would appreciate any info you can give about Jamestown or other places that you think might be a good fit for us.

Thanks so much!!

Although Lake Cumberland is one of the largest lakes east of the Mississippi, it's not a very good sailing lake, especially for a larger sailboat. The widest portion of the lake near the dam is okay, but the main problem is chop from all the speed boats and massive house boats (some over 100 ft in length). In the other areas of the lake, the hills surrounding the lake edges might cut off windflow and make sailing more difficult. I'm not a sailor, though, so I can't say for certain.

Instead of Cumberland, you might consider towns near Kentucky Lake or Lake Barkley on the western side of the state. I'm not very familiar with that region, but those are the biggest lakes west of the Mississippi (other than the Great Lakes).

It may not be an issue for you, but keep in mind that about half the counties in Kentucky are dry (no alcohol), so that may be something you want consider before relocating.

[erinrobinson]

my husband and I are also thinking about moving to Lake cumberland/ Jamestown area. He is in school in orlando at MMI for marine mechanics. what is the job market like in Jamestown? housing costs? any help would be great. thanks!

[censusdata]

The job market is OK for things like retail or medical, but office jobs are almost non existent. I would think there would be some jobs in marine mechanics since Lake Cumberland draws millions of boaters each year, however I'd probably make sure he has a job here before moving.

The flip side of the job market there is that housing is extremely cheap. $55,000 would probably get you a 4 bedroom brick house in Russell County. You could probably rent a mobile home in the country from $300 and up per month.