Jasper, TX

Texas · Nonmetropolitan · City

2.5 Fair / 5.0
7,215 Population
$42,407 Median Income
$130,200 Home Value
$853 Median Rent
69°F Avg Temperature
483 Violent Crime / 100K
38.7 yrs Median Age
11.4% Bachelor's Degree+
2.5
Overall
2.3
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
1.9
Education

People

Population7,215
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density690/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 46.5%

Economy

2.3/5
Median Income$42,407
Per Capita Income$23,536
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty Rate23.7%
County GDP$576M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$130,200
Zillow Value$162,378
Median Rent$853
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$973

Health

Obesity46.6%
Diabetes16.6%
Depression23.7%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime483/100K
Property Crime6,840/100K
Murder13.1/100K
Vehicle Theft65.3/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Jan / Jul51° / 84°
Rain60 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

1.9/5
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+89.1%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.84
Libraries (County)2

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Commute22 min
Work From Home1.5%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations1

How Jasper Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$42,407
Home Value$130,200
Median Rent$853
Poverty Rate23.7%
Bachelor's Degree+11.4%
Unemployment6.5%
Violent Crime483.0 /100K
Avg Temperature68.6°F

Population & Age

Total Population7,215
Population Density690 per sq mi
Median Age38.7 years
Male46.7%
Female53.3%
Male 46.7%
Female 53.3%

Race & Ethnicity

White 46.5% Black 43.2% Hispanic 1.4% Other 8.9%
White46.5%
Black or African American43.2%
Hispanic or Latino1.4%
Asian0.0%
Other Races8.9%

Language

English Only90.1%
Spanish Speakers9.9%
English 90.1% Spanish 9.9%

Social Characteristics

Disability14.7%
Health Insurance85.2%

Income

44% below avg
Median Household Income$42,407
Per Capita Income$23,536
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$904
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$56,899

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate6.5%
Poverty Rate23.7%
Total Establishments (County)135
County GDP$576M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation9
Healthcare Facilities9
Retail Stores33
Manufacturing4
Total Establishments135

Industry Mix

Restaurants 9 Healthcare 9 Retail 33 Manufacturing 4

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$56,899
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,400

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time21.7 min
Work From Home1.5%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

54% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$130,200
Zillow Home Value Index$162,378

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied56.2%

Rental Costs

27% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$853

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$756
1 Bedroom$838
2 Bedroom$973
3 Bedroom$1,221
4 Bedroom$1,432

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,400
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.38%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity46.6%
Diabetes16.6%
Heart Disease7.1%
High Blood Pressure42.1%
Asthma12.1%
COPD9.3%
Stroke4.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.4%
Physical Inactivity37.5%
Depression23.7%
Mental Distress (14+ days)22.0%
Physical Distress (14+ days)16.9%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage85.2%
Regular Checkup75.3%
Premature Death Rate14,450 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index5.5 / 10
Exercise Access2.3%
Healthcare Facilities (County)9
Restaurants (County)9

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime483.0 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter13.1 /100K
Rape91.4 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault378.5 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime6,839.8 /100K
Burglary809.3 /100K
Larceny/Theft5,965.3 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft65.3 /100K
Arson13.1 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)7
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Temperature

51°F Jan 84°F Jul
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Average68.6°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation60.0 in
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation209 ft (64 m)
Land Area10.5 sq mi (27.1 km²)
Population Density690 per sq mi
Latitude30.9227°
Longitude-93.9933°
County FIPS48351

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 83.2%
D 16.6%

Republican +66.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.4%
High School+89.1%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.84

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Completely rural, adjacent to metro
Population Density690 per sq mi
Land Area10.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)2
Public Libraries (County)2

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)7
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

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