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Jasper, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Dubois County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
16,421 Population 1,235/sq mi density
$65,283 Median Income $35,929 per capita
$203,300 Home Value $261,315 Zillow
$741 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
307 Violent Crime/100K 1,209 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,283 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$203,300 home value, $741/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
307 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Jasper enjoys a temperate climate with 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.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation467 ft (142 m)
Area13.3 sq mi (34.4 km²)
Population Density1,235/sq mi
Coordinates38.3932°N, 86.9406°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyDubois County County
Nearest AirportEvansville Regional (EVV)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.2 / 100
Community Resilience92.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

59 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 83 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 81 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 84 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 82 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 77 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 48 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 50 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 88 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 85 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 82 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 136 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 84 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 143 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 79 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 124 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 80 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 65 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 83 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 129 km
Sep 9, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

503 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 90 fatalities, 1,190 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 82 km 31
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 40 km 6
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 66 km 11
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 56 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 77 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 48 km 6
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 74 km 0
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 96 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 59 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 72 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 36 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 97 km 24
May 30, 2004 EF3 33 km 1
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 97 km 0
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 78 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 30 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,336 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 50 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,057 52 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 51 km
2014 UNNAMED 910 49 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 100 km
2019 UNNAMED 892 49 km
2024 LONG RUN RX 774 48 km
2010 FORK RIDGE RX 697 93 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 26 km
2019 UNNAMED 670 93 km
2019 UNNAMED 584 48 km
2010 ROCKHOUSE HOLLOW RX 581 49 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.9 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 80°F (26°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.4 in

Jasper has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (2.8").

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