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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 has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 39.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,547 ft (472 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density727/sq mi
Coordinates43.8489°N, 96.3996°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRock County County
Nearest AirportJoe Foss Field (FSD)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.6"
25% below US avg
Snowfall 39.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.90"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score9.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience60.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M3.1 on Jan 4, 2021.

Jan 4, 2021 5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota M3.1 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

598 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 15 fatalities, 328 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF5 31 km 1
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 63 km 9
Jun 25, 2010 EF4 58 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 71 km 1
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 44 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 71 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 42 km 0
Jul 7, 1955 EF4 72 km 1
Aug 7, 1994 EF3 61 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 49 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 46 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 71 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 20, 1985 EF3 25 km 0
Aug 3, 1981 EF3 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.6 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
June 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.0 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
October 47°F (9°C) 2.1 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 1.3 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 0.6 in

Jasper has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.5").

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