At a Glance
Median Income
$54,643
$29,418 per capita
Home Value
$124,100
Zillow: $276,914
Median Rent
$1,333/mo
21.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
16.2%
17.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
16.9% 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
3.0 / 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 $54,643 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,418. The unemployment rate stands at 16.2% (350% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,938 business establishments, including 182 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jasper is $124,100 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $276,914. Median rent is $1,333/month, with 21.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Education
7.2% of adults in Jasper hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jasper has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population358
Median Age30.7 yrs
Density89/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$54,643
Per Capita$29,418
Unemployment16.2%
Poverty17.9%
County GDP$4,239M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,026
Housing
A+
Home Value$124,100
Rent$1,333
Ownership83.6%
Zillow$276,914
Housing Units131
Rent Burden21.7%
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,420/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain29.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation722 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute28 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Jasper was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 182 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.