What are the schools like in Jasper, IN?

Jasper is served primarily by Greater Jasper Consolidated Schs. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.8:1.

What is the median household income in Jasper?

The median household income in Jasper, IN is $62,657 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

What is the weather like in Jasper, IN?

Jasper has an average high temperature of 42.4°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Jasper, IN affordable or expensive?

Jasper's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Jasper is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $185,500 and the median rent is $734 per month.

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

Jasper has a violent crime rate of 119.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 606.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Jasper, IN a Good Place to Live?

Jasper is a small city of 16,488 in Indiana, with a median household income of $62,657 and a 2.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Jasper stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), 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: 93.4

Jasper's overall cost of living index is 93.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Jasper costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Jasper, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$185,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$734	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,657	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Jasper's violent crime rate is 119.0 per 100,000 residents — 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

119.0 /100k

Property Crime

606.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Jasper is served primarily by Greater Jasper Consolidated Schs. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Jasper, IN	National Avg
School District	Greater Jasper Consolidated Schs	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Jasper sees average highs of 42.4°F in January and 91.7°F in July, with 50.8 inches of annual precipitation and 13.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Jasper, IN
Average High — January	42.4°F
Average High — July	91.7°F
Annual Precipitation	50.8"
Annual Snowfall	13.6"

Demographics

Metric	Jasper, IN	National Avg
Population	16,488	—
Median Age	38.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.6%	18.9%
Asian	1.3%	6.3%
Under 18	23.9%	22.2%
65 and over	19.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ireland, IN 3 mi Huntingburg, IN 6 mi Haysville, IN 7 mi Bretzville, IN 8 mi St. Anthony, IN 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Jasper

Jasper, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

47546

Jasper vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jasper, IN affordable or expensive?

Jasper's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Jasper roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $185,500 and median rent is $734/month.

What is the crime rate in Jasper, IN?

Jasper's violent crime rate is 119.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 606.9 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 Greater Jasper Consolidated Schs. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1. 26.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Jasper, IN a good place to live?

Jasper, IN has a population of 16,488, a median household income of $62,657, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%. 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 42.4°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.8 inches with about 13.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Jasper?

Jasper, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 47546.

What is the population of Jasper?

The population of Jasper, Indiana is 16,488 with a median age of 38.9. 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 93 (100 = US average), median home $185,500, median household income $62,657, crime index 30 (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.