At a Glance
Median Income
$73,875
$29,645 per capita
Home Value
$173,900
Zillow: $262,244
Median Rent
$768/mo
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
304/100K
635/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
84.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
18.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18.3% 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
3.1 / 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 $73,875 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,645. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 588 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jasper is $173,900 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $262,244. Median rent is $768/month, with 30.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Jasper reports 304 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 635/100K.
Education
22.2% of adults in Jasper hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
84.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jasper has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,610
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density367/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$73,875
Per Capita$29,645
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty18.1%
County GDP$1,192M
Avg Weekly Wage$979
Housing
A+
Home Value$173,900
Rent$768
Ownership82.8%
Zillow$262,244
Housing Units1,530
Rent Burden30.2%
Crime
F
Violent304/100K
Property635/100K
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death13,069/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain60.2 in/yr
Elevation609 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.2%
High School+84.5%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute29 min
Broadband83.4%
Internet Speed243 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Jasper was founded in 1820.
The median home in Jasper was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Tullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 243 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.