At a Glance
Median Income
$41,759
$11,125 per capita
Home Value
$100,100
Zillow: $193,423
Median Rent
$744/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
68.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
24.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.4%
25.9% smoking rate
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 $41,759 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $11,125. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 248 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jasper is $100,100 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,423. Median rent is $744/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
9.0% of adults in Jasper hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
68.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jasper has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,485
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density1,043/mi²
Male / Female72% / 28%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,759
Per Capita$11,125
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty24.8%
County GDP$782M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,107
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,100
Rent$744
Ownership52.4%
Zillow$193,423
Housing Units981
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity45.4%
Diabetes17.6%
Smoking25.9%
Heart Disease8.8%
Premature Death14,094/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain52.6 in/yr
Elevation154 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+68.7%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute18 min
Broadband72.7%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Jasper was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Valdosta Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.