At a Glance
Median Income
$28,359
$15,364 per capita
Home Value
$185,100
Zillow: $233,434
Median Rent
$665/mo
33.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
222/100K
2,000/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.0%
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
30.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 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?
D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jasper residents earn a median household income of $28,359 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,364. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 989 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jasper is $185,100 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,434. Median rent is $665/month, with 33.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Jasper reports 222 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,000/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
4.0% of adults in Jasper hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jasper has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population462
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density486/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans23.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$28,359
Per Capita$15,364
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty30.6%
County GDP$1,934M
Avg Weekly Wage$930
Housing
C+
Home Value$185,100
Rent$665
Ownership44.4%
Zillow$233,434
Housing Units277
Rent Burden33.9%
Crime
F
Violent222/100K
Property2,000/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault222/100K
Burglary222/100K
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,889/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation866 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.0%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute18 min
Broadband50.8%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Jasper was built in 1988.
17.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Marion County Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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