At a Glance
Median Income
$66,250
$33,507 per capita
Home Value
$208,000
Zillow: $161,354
Median Rent
$722/mo
24.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
811/100K
7,869/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.2%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
299 sunny days/yr
How Jasper Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jasper's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jasper a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jasper residents earn a median household income of $66,250 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,507. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,536 business establishments, including 108 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jasper is $208,000 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,354. Median rent is $722/month, with 24.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Jasper reports 811 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 113% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,869/100K. The murder rate is 7.1/100K.
Education
26.2% of adults in Jasper hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jasper has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population14,480
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density493/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$33,507
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$2,568M
Avg Weekly Wage$936
Housing
A+
Home Value$208,000
Rent$722
Ownership67.2%
Zillow$161,354
Housing Units5,841
Rent Burden24.4%
Crime
F
Violent811/100K
Property7,869/100K
Murder7.1/100K
Assault578/100K
Burglary952/100K
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death18,377/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain61.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation429 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.2%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Jasper was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 108 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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