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Crime in Jasper summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Jasper. Key points include:
There were 685 total crimes in Jasper in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Jasper is 4,751.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Jasper is 395.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Jasper is 4,355.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Jasper is 124.19% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Jasper Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Jasper / 100k People |
Alabama / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 685 | 4,751.0 | 1,924.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 57 | 395.3 | 359.9 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 8.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 9 | 62.4 | 34.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 39 | 270.5 | 291.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 628 | 4,355.7 | 1,565.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 45 | 312.1 | 243.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 545 | 3,780.0 | 1,148.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 38 | 263.6 | 173.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Jasper summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Jasper. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Alabama. Key points include:
The cost of living in Jasper is 91 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Jasper is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Jasper is $168,863.
The median income in Jasper is $66,238.
Jasper's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Jasper Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Jasper | Alabama | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 95 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 83 | 74 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 96 | 100 |
| Transportation | 94 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 95 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Jasper, AL Weather
The average high in Jasper is 73.7° and the average low is 49.4°.
There are 79.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 57.9 inches of precipitation each year with 0.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Jasper |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 73.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 49.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 79.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 57.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Jasper Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Jasper
The current population in Jasper is 14,442. The population has increased 0.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,442 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 14,480 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 14,453 | 0.6% |
| 2021 | 14,370 | 5.8% |
| 2020 | 13,584 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 13,649 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 13,727 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 13,854 | -2.0% |
| 2016 | 14,137 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 14,186 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 14,247 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 14,295 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 14,332 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 14,337 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 14,307 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Jasper
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Jasper is:
78.5% White with 11,339 White residents.
13.2% African American with 1,911 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.7% Asian with 106 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 14 Other residents.
3.5% Two Or More with 504 Two Or More residents.
3.9% Hispanic with 568 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Jasper | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.5% | 63.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 13.2% | 25.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 1.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.5% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.9% | 5.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Jasper
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Jasper is 53.6% female with 7,736 female residents.
Jasper is 46.4% male with 6,705 male residents.
| Gender | Jasper | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 51.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.4% | 48.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Jasper for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Jasper completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Jasper completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Jasper completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Jasper completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Jasper completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Jasper completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Jasper completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Jasper completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Jasper completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Jasper | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Jasper, Alabama
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5.6% of households in Jasper earn Less than $10,000.
3.8% of households in Jasper earn $10,000 to $14,999.
12.8% of households in Jasper earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.0% of households in Jasper earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.5% of households in Jasper earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.0% of households in Jasper earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.7% of households in Jasper earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.1% of households in Jasper earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.4% of households in Jasper earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.9% of households in Jasper earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Jasper | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.6% | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.8% | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.8% | 8.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.0% | 8.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.5% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.0% | 16.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.7% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.1% | 15.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.4% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.9% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
