Jasper is a small town of 618 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $28,488
and a 3.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Jasper stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 87.9
Jasper's overall cost of living index is 87.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Jasper costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Jasper, AR
National Avg
Median Home Value
$163,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$650
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
50.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$28,488
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Jasper's violent crime rate is 283.8 per 100,000 residents
— 25% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
283.8 /100k
Property Crime
503.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Jasper is served primarily by JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Jasper, AR
National Avg
School District
JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
6.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Jasper sees average highs of 41.8°F in January
and 82.5°F in July,
with 52.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.7 inches of snow per year.
Jasper's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Jasper roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $163,500 and median rent is $650/month.
Jasper's violent crime rate is 283.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 503.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Jasper are operated by JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 3 elementary, several middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.3:1. 8.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Jasper, AR has a population of 618, a median household income of $28,488, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%.
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.
Jasper averages 41.8°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.7 inches
with about 9.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Jasper, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 72641.
The population of Jasper, Arkansas is 618 with a median age of 46.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Jasper: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $163,500, median household income $28,488, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. 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.
