At a Glance
Median Income
$47,188
$21,551 per capita
Home Value
$72,700
Zillow: $151,415
Median Rent
$695/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
19.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
17.4% 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
3.4 / 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 $47,188 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,551. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 328 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jasper is $72,700 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,415. Median rent is $695/month, with 24.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Education
11.6% of adults in Jasper hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jasper has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population742
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density727/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born14.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$47,188
Per Capita$21,551
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty19.9%
County GDP$992M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
Housing
A+
Home Value$72,700
Rent$695
Ownership86.0%
Zillow$151,415
Housing Units323
Rent Burden24.2%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,748/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain29.6 in/yr
Elevation1,547 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Jasper was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
14.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.