At a Glance
Median Income
$43,353
$23,266 per capita
Home Value
$252,700
Zillow: $408,008
Median Rent
$1,026/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
76/100K
1,189/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.1%
21.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
17.2% 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?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jasper residents earn a median household income of $43,353 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,266. The unemployment rate stands at 0.1% (97% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 932 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jasper is $252,700 , 10% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $408,008. Median rent is $1,026/month, with 31.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
Jasper reports 76 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,189/100K.
Education
14.9% of adults in Jasper hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jasper has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,374
Median Age28.7 yrs
Density509/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$43,353
Per Capita$23,266
Unemployment0.1%
Poverty21.0%
County GDP$1,588M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
B
Home Value$252,700
Rent$1,026
Ownership37.0%
Zillow$408,008
Housing Units1,753
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent76/100K
Property1,189/100K
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,079/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain58.6 in/yr
Elevation1,385 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Commute23 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Jasper was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.