Jasper, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
785 Population 707/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $24,933 per capita
$110,900 Home Value $231,901 Zillow
$655 Median Rent 21.2% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,900 home value, $655/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Jasper enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation1,010 ft (308 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density707/sq mi
Coordinates37.1765°N, 94.3103°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 7.8"
Wettest Month (May) 6.56"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.92"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood
Good Days %80.9%
Unhealthy Days0

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 148 km
May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 146 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 121 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 147 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 136 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 149 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 92 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 141 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 147 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

648 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 227 fatalities, 2,295 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 29 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 76 km 21
May 4, 2003 EF4 75 km 4
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 90 km 2
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 45 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 91 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 74 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 29 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 16 km 3
May 22, 2011 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 50 km 1
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 96 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 30 km 7
May 4, 2003 EF3 58 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 48 km 5
May 4, 1999 EF3 95 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 76 km 1
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 45 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 59 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,427 ac, 1986).

Year Name Acres Distance
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 43 km
2021 BRUSH CREEK 2,814 98 km
2002 ROUNDTPCOX 2,248 83 km
2021 EAST FORK 2,134 82 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 80 km
2024 EAST FORK RX 1,956 82 km
2018 ROCK CREEK RX 1,956 78 km
2013 ROCK CREEK RX 1,888 78 km
2022 ROCK CREEK 1,867 78 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,539 95 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,523 58 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 89 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 52 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,280 58 km
2021 21 TOUR ROAD NORTH 1,203 84 km
2007 HAYFIELD RECLAMATION RX07 1,152 84 km
1996 ABOUT TIME 1,074 83 km
2006 GRAND 1,067 94 km
1984 RESIDENT 1,048 38 km
2019 UNNAMED 953 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
April 58°F (15°C) 5.0 in
May 67°F (19°C) 6.6 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 5.6 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.8 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in

Jasper has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 34°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.6") and January the driest (1.9").

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