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Jasper, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Rock County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
742 Population 727/sq mi density
$47,188 Median Income $21,551 per capita
$72,700 Home Value $141,844 Zillow
$695 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
144 Violent Crime/100K 1,770 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$47,188 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,700 home value, $695/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
144 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Jasper, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,188
37% below
$21,551 per capita
Home Value
$72,700
74% below
Zillow: $141,844
Median Rent
$695/mo
40% below
24.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
144/100K
62% below
1,770/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
66% below
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
19.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
291 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
63%
Home Value
26%
Rent
60%
Poverty
160%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
31%
Crime
38%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jasper a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 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 $47,188 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,551. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% 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 $141,844. 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.

Safety & Crime

Jasper reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,770/100K.

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 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population742
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density727/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,188
Per Capita$21,551
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty19.9%
County GDP$992M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036

Housing

A+
Home Value$72,700
Rent$695
Ownership86.0%
Zillow$141,844
Housing Units323
Rent Burden24.2%

Crime

F
Violent144/100K
Property1,770/100K

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,748/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain28.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
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.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.