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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
Parks & Recreation in Jasper (8)
Big Thicket National Preserve
National Preserve
Life of all types abounds in the Big Thicket. This national preserve protects the incredible diversity of life found where multiple habitats meet in southeast Texas. Hiking trails and waterways meander through nine different ecosystems, from longleaf pine forests to cypress-lined bayous. It is a pla...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Biking, Boating, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Canoe or Kayak Camping, Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Hands-On, Citizen Science, Hiking, Hunting and Gathering, Hunting, Paddling, Canoeing, Canoe or Kayak ...
Weather: SPRING: Expect comfortable weather in Mar/Apr, with heat & humidity increasing in May. SUMMER: High heat, high humidity, and thunderstorms are common. Hurricane & tropical storm activity peaks...
Cane River Creole National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The Cane River region is home to a unique culture; the Creoles. Generations of the same families of workers, enslaved and tenant, and owners lived on these lands for over 200 years. The park tells their stories and preserves the cultural landscape of Oakland and Magnolia Plantations, two of the most...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program
Weather: Weather in central Louisiana can be unpredictable. Summers are hot and humid. Winter is relatively mild with measurable snowfall every 5-10 years. Average rainfall is approximately 55-60 inches per ye...
Davis Hill State Park
State Park
1,726 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
State Park
1,025 acres. Restricted Access
Entrance: $0
North Toledo Bend State Park
State Park
1,051 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Sam Houston Jones State Park District II
State Park
1,054 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
South Toledo Bend State Park
State Park
1,193 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Village Creek State Park
State Park
2,473 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0