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Jasper, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Newton County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,215 Population 690/sq mi density
$42,407 Median Income $23,536 per capita
$130,200 Home Value $162,378 Zillow
$853 Median Rent 39.2% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
366 Violent Crime/100K 4,747 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$42,407 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,200 home value, $853/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
366 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Jasper enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average68.6°F
27% above US avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation209 ft (64 m)
Area10.5 sq mi (27.1 km²)
Population Density690/sq mi
Coordinates30.9227°N, 93.9933°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNewton County County
Nearest AirportBeauregard Regional (DRI)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.0"
58% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.59"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability90.3 / 100
Community Resilience5.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 117 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 117 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 127 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 107 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 124 km
Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 150 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 112 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 62 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 92 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 73 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 93 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 109 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 139 km
Jan 11, 2024 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.8 147 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 113 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 111 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 122 km
Jan 19, 2024 5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.7 146 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km SW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.7 146 km
May 20, 2012 5 km W of Timpson, Texas M2.7 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 264 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 288 km
2020 Laura Category 4 73 km
2020 Delta Category 2 139 km
2019 Barry Category 1 227 km
2008 Ike Category 2 125 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 212 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 79 km
2005 Rita Category 3 48 km
2002 Lili Category 2 192 km
1992 Andrew Category 4 224 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 215 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 152 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 118 km
1985 Juan Category 1 204 km
1985 Danny Category 1 161 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 199 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

500 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 32 fatalities, 460 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 7, 1957 EF4 95 km 1
Dec 3, 1953 EF4 91 km 9
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 70 km 1
Dec 23, 2009 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 30, 2002 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 2, 1999 EF3 9 km 1
Feb 19, 1991 EF3 69 km 0
Jan 19, 1990 EF3 97 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 87 km 0
Jan 31, 1983 EF3 95 km 0
May 13, 1982 EF3 47 km 1
Mar 20, 1974 EF3 68 km 1
Mar 20, 1974 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 20, 1974 EF3 48 km 0
Jan 19, 1974 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 17, 1973 EF3 89 km 0
Nov 16, 1957 EF3 91 km 0
Feb 12, 1950 EF3 100 km 3
Feb 12, 1950 EF3 85 km 5
Jul 8, 2024 EF2 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TIGER ISLAND (30,959 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 TIGER ISLAND 30,959 55 km
2011 EAST TEXAS COMPLEX 19,100 93 km
2000 UNNAMED 15,017 33 km
2010 RXCOMP89-90-93-115 10,602 40 km
1994 AIRPORT 8,458 52 km
2010 RX10COMP 63-64-65 7,353 37 km
2011 PIPELINE 7,167 55 km
2010 C 32 WFHF 6,451 90 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,146 34 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,827 37 km
2021 UNNAMED 5,057 86 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,044 85 km
2022 GOOBER HILL SOUTH 4,845 84 km
2021 UNNAMED 4,767 24 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,754 35 km
2022 ANF NORWOOD BLOCK B-C 4,753 61 km
1989 BIG CREEK 4,723 42 km
2022 THE 60S 4,538 96 km
2024 ANF WHITE CITY COMP 35/36/37 RX 4,508 37 km
2011 POWERLINE FIRE 4,490 15 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 4.5 in
February 51°F (11°C) 4.4 in
March 59°F (15°C) 4.4 in
April 65°F (19°C) 3.8 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.5 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in
July 84°F (29°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in Driest
September 76°F (25°C) 4.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
November 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
December 50°F (10°C) 5.6 in Coldest, Wettest

Jasper has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 50°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.5").

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