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Jasonville is a small town of 1,979 in Indiana, with a median household income of $37,866
and a 10.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Jasonville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Jasonville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Jasonville 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
Jasonville's overall cost of living index is 87.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Jasonville costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Jasonville, IN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$56,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$767
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$37,866
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Jasonville's violent crime rate is 248.1 per 100,000 residents
— 35% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
248.1 /100k
Property Crime
694.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Jasonville is served primarily by MSD Shakamak Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Jasonville, IN
National Avg
School District
MSD Shakamak Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
4.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Jasonville sees average highs of 38.3°F in January
and 85.6°F in July,
with 47.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.1 inches of snow per year.
Jasonville's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Jasonville roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $56,500 and median rent is $767/month.
Jasonville's violent crime rate is 248.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 694.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Jasonville are operated by MSD Shakamak Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 4.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Jasonville, IN has a population of 1,979, a median household income of $37,866, and an unemployment rate of 10.3%.
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.
Jasonville averages 38.3°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.2 inches
with about 15.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Jasonville, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 47438.
The population of Jasonville, Indiana is 1,979 with a median age of 38.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Jasonville: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $56,500, median household income $37,866, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jasonville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
