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Jasper, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Boone County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
462 Population 486/sq mi density
$28,359 Median Income $15,364 per capita
$185,100 Home Value $233,434 Zillow
$665 Median Rent 33.9% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
222 Violent Crime/100K 2,000 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$28,359 median income, 1.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$185,100 home value, $665/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
222 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Jasper enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation866 ft (264 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density486/sq mi
Coordinates36.0121°N, 93.1875°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBoone County County
Nearest AirportMarion County Regional (FLP)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.5"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 9.5"
Wettest Month (May) 5.55"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.40"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.6 / 100
Community Resilience36.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

235 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 3, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 112 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 118 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 110 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 112 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 112 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 111 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 98 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 71 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 112 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 44 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 111 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 111 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 47 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 111 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 111 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 112 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 110 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 111 km
Feb 19, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 111 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 41 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

407 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 42 fatalities, 633 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 78 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 82 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 49 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 22 km 4
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 88 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 73 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 76 km 1
May 2, 2008 EF3 94 km 5
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 59 km 2
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 98 km 1
Nov 18, 1985 EF3 50 km 3
Dec 23, 1982 EF3 72 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 38 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 6, 1974 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 16 km 1
Apr 7, 1972 EF3 81 km 0
Dec 14, 1971 EF3 59 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (14,993 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 14,993 40 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 70 km
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 66 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 66 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 40 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 38 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 66 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 41 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 58 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 58 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 81 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 58 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 84 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 78 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 80 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,457 44 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 85 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 80 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,354 25 km
2010 SPUD ROCK CENTRAL 6,117 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.2 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in
December 38°F (4°C) 3.6 in

Jasper has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (2.4").

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