At a Glance
Median Income
$65,283
$35,929 per capita
Home Value
$203,300
Zillow: $261,315
Median Rent
$741/mo
21.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
307/100K
1,209/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.7%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
297 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?
B
3.4 / 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 $65,283 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,929. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,392 business establishments, including 115 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jasper is $203,300 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,315. Median rent is $741/month, with 21.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Jasper reports 307 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,209/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
28.7% of adults in Jasper hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jasper has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population16,421
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density1,235/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,283
Per Capita$35,929
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$3,820M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$203,300
Rent$741
Ownership62.7%
Zillow$261,315
Housing Units7,090
Rent Burden21.9%
Crime
F
Violent307/100K
Property1,209/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault282/100K
Burglary166/100K
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,416/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation467 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.7%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute15 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Jasper was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Evansville Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 115 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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