What are the schools like in Jasper, AL?

Jasper is served primarily by Walker County. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 6 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.7:1.

What is the median household income in Jasper?

The median household income in Jasper, AL is $62,850 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.3%.

What is the weather like in Jasper, AL?

Jasper has an average high temperature of 52.0°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.6 inches.

Jasper, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Jasper, AL affordable or expensive?

Jasper's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Jasper is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $196,300 and the median rent is $681 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Jasper, AL?

Jasper has a violent crime rate of 395.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 4355.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Jasper, AL a Good Place to Live?

Jasper is a small city of 14,453 in Alabama, with a median household income of $62,850 and a 5.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Jasper stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Jasper is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Jasper city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 90.6

Jasper's overall cost of living index is 90.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Jasper costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Jasper, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$196,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$681	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,850	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Jasper's violent crime rate is 395.3 per 100,000 residents — 4% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

395.3 /100k

Property Crime

4355.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Jasper is served primarily by Walker County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Jasper, AL	National Avg
School District	Walker County	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	6	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Jasper sees average highs of 52.0°F in January and 89.8°F in July, with 61.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Jasper, AL
Average High — January	52.0°F
Average High — July	89.8°F
Annual Precipitation	61.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.6"

Demographics

Metric	Jasper, AL	National Avg
Population	14,453	—
Median Age	35.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	10.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	26.6%	22.2%
65 and over	17.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cordova, AL 8 mi Parrish, AL 9 mi Sipsey, AL 11 mi Oakman, AL 12 mi Dora, AL 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Jasper

Jasper, AL is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

35501 35504 35503

Jasper vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jasper, AL affordable or expensive?

Jasper's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Jasper roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $196,300 and median rent is $681/month.

What is the crime rate in Jasper, AL?

Jasper's violent crime rate is 395.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4355.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Jasper?

Public schools in Jasper are operated by Walker County. The district has 8 elementary, 4 middle, and 6 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. 24.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Jasper, AL a good place to live?

Jasper, AL has a population of 14,453, a median household income of $62,850, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Jasper?

Jasper averages 52.0°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 61.8 inches with about 0.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Jasper?

Jasper, AL is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 35501, 35504, 35503.

What is the population of Jasper?

The population of Jasper, Alabama is 14,453 with a median age of 35.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Jasper?

Key numbers for living in Jasper: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $196,300, median household income $62,850, crime index 145 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jasper side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.