Jasper, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Rock County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
742 Population 727/sq mi density
$47,188 Median Income $21,551 per capita
$72,700 Home Value $151,415 Zillow
$695 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$47,188 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,700 home value, $695/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Jasper has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 39.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

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 29.6"
22% below US avg
Snowfall 39.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.99"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

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 15°F (-9°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.9 in
March 32°F (0°C) 1.8 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
November 33°F (0°C) 1.3 in
December 20°F (-6°C) 0.9 in

Jasper has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.7").

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