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Jasper, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Walker County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
14,480 Population 493/sq mi density
$66,250 Median Income $33,507 per capita
$208,000 Home Value $161,354 Zillow
$722 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
811 Violent Crime/100K 7,869 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$208,000 home value, $722/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
811 violent crimes/100K (113% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Jasper enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation429 ft (131 m)
Area29.4 sq mi (76.1 km²)
Population Density493/sq mi
Coordinates33.8511°N, 87.2683°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWalker County County
Nearest AirportBirmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.8"
63% above US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.57"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.2 / 100
Community Resilience22.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

73 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 13, 2022.

Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 135 km
Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 77 km
Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 120 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 114 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 90 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 75 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 55 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 127 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 66 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 62 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 65 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 123 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 64 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 122 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 74 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 83 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 50 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 79 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 42 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 7 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Katrina (2005, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Katrina Category 1 294 km
2004 Ivan Category 1 276 km
1995 Opal Category 1 208 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

754 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 348 fatalities, 3,394 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 86 km 72
Apr 8, 1998 EF5 49 km 32
Apr 4, 1977 EF5 48 km 22
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 97 km 16
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 80 km 28
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 72 km 28
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 67 km 22
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 35 km 6
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 61 km 4
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 78 km 0
Dec 16, 2000 EF4 98 km 11
Feb 23, 1975 EF4 91 km 1
Mar 6, 1967 EF4 19 km 2
Jan 24, 1964 EF4 98 km 10
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 34 km 2
Mar 5, 1963 EF4 60 km 0
Nov 18, 1957 EF4 71 km 3
Nov 17, 1957 EF4 10 km 4
Apr 15, 1956 EF4 48 km 25
Apr 24, 1955 EF4 59 km 5
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OK TORNADO UNIT (4,504 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 OK TORNADO UNIT 4,504 97 km
2022 OK C-1/2/3/4 COMBINED 3,841 95 km
2024 OAK COMP 16/17/18 RX 3,579 98 km
2022 OK COMP 14 3,140 96 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,112 49 km
2021 OK 232 UNIT 2,977 100 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,893 48 km
2020 BK OWL CREEK 2,838 54 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,822 49 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,764 41 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,710 44 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,703 100 km
2011 GREEN TOWER 2,653 52 km
2020 OK COMP 6 2,606 94 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,602 42 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,583 99 km
2020 OK COMBINED 15/16/18 2,557 98 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,530 96 km
2024 OAK COMP 7 RX 2,501 96 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,442 50 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 5.2 in
March 53°F (11°C) 6.6 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 5.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.9 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in
December 44°F (7°C) 5.8 in

Jasper has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.4").

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