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Jasper, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Lenawee County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
358 Population 89/sq mi density
$54,643 Median Income $29,418 per capita
$124,100 Home Value $257,549 Zillow
$1,333 Median Rent 21.7% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
123 Violent Crime/100K 888 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$54,643 median income, 12.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,100 home value, $1,333/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Jasper, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,643
27% below
$29,418 per capita
Home Value
$124,100
56% below
Zillow: $257,549
Median Rent
$1,333/mo
15% above
21.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
123/100K
68% below
888/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
79% below
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
12.0%
233% above
17.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
308 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)

Income
73%
Home Value
44%
Rent
115%
Poverty
144%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
333%
Crime
32%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jasper a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 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 $54,643 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,418. The unemployment rate stands at 12.0% (233% 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 $257,549. 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.

Safety & Crime

Jasper reports 123 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 888/100K.

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. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population358
Median Age30.7 yrs
Density89/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

C
Median Income$54,643
Per Capita$29,418
Unemployment12.0%
Poverty17.9%
County GDP$4,239M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,026

Housing

A+
Home Value$124,100
Rent$1,333
Ownership83.6%
Zillow$257,549
Housing Units131
Rent Burden21.7%

Crime

F
Violent123/100K
Property888/100K

Health

Obesity40.7%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,420/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain30.0 in/yr
AQI38 (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.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 182 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.