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Living in Jasper

The city had 5 schools in 2026. Jasper, a city in the United States, had a population of 14,442 in July 2026. In July 2026, 31.4% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing. There were 83 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1925 sources

Population14,585people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,143EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent633.7EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate3.54%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime4,751offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 199% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean7.63µg/m³country median 7.0 — 9% aboveOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

More recorded crime than 95% of American cities that publish it and dirtier air than 67% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Jasper?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Jasper.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$721 per month, while the median home value was US$215,700 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 66.4%, and the vacancy rate was 14.6% in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Jasper recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet21Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan22Official · national market
Median gross rent$721/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent31.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)14.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)719 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent633.7 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes496 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Jasper a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–64%
Skilled employee59%strong on work, weak on safety · range 50–68%
Student56%strong on education, weak on work · range 46–66%
Family53%strong on family, weak on cost · range 44–62%
Retirement51%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 41–61%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

2.1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 299 of 14,585 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$66,238 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Jasper is 3.5%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income66,238 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband72.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription91.93 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet5.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet6.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary3,143 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)24Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,530 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov23Official
Unemployment rate3.54 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Jasper?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,530 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,972of €2,773 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,773
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €719
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,972
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Jasper Salary needed to live in Jasper

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Jasper. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Jasper. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher90.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools5 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents24.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents83 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations4,238 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Jasper when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesJasper highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Jasper highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Jasper726
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents4,751 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Recorded violent crimes65 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time26.84 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work1.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Destinations from nearest airport20 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights17Official
Nearest airportBHM3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport57 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Jasper. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Jasper.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Jasper is 7.6 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7.63 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 20249Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 11.11 · Feb 13.44 · Mar 18.33 · Apr 22.94 · May 26.78 · Jun 30.17 · Jul 32.11 · Aug 32.06 · Sep 29.11 · Oct 23.56 · Nov 17.61 · Dec 12.61 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -0.778 · Feb 0.833 · Mar 4.72 · Apr 8.89 · May 14.22 · Jun 18.72 · Jul 20.89 · Aug 20.28 · Sep 16.78 · Oct 9.67 · Nov 3.89 · Dec 0.667 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average temperature by monthJan 5.17 · Feb 7.17 · Mar 11.5 · Apr 15.89 · May 20.5 · Jun 24.44 · Jul 26.5 · Aug 26.17 · Sep 22.94 · Oct 16.61 · Nov 10.72 · Dec 6.67 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 153.7 · Feb 152.7 · Mar 146.6 · Apr 151.1 · May 134.9 · Jun 119.4 · Jul 125 · Aug 101.6 · Sep 107.7 · Oct 97.54 · Nov 126.7 · Dec 151.9 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading37 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean9.64 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites8 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,402 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature26.11 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature16.68 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature8.05 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Little Rock ±0.7 °C. Elsewhere: Reims (France) ±5.4 °C, Werl (Germany) ±5.8 °C, Saanich (Canada) ±6.0 °C, Bremerhaven (Germany) ±6.2 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±6.2 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 299 is not 1.3% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share1.26 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents299 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density191.5 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population14,585 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program20Official
Population covered by crime statistics14,569 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value215,700 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes66.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate56.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad2.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents0.81 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents1.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage59.54 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage74.8 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance6.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher28.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available94.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 20227,000 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 20223 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over6,066 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home3.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans88.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Jasper

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Plainfield as a Jasper alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 868 km, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 1.3% Jasper+385%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 4,751 Jasper−84%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €3,143 Jasper+54%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 14,585 Jasper+243%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 57.0 km Jasper−84%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,530 Jasper+15%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 3.5% Jasper+6%
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Alternative cities in United States

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Gonzalez14,586 residentsDixon14,582 residentsLaurinburg14,582 residentsJohnson City14,580 residentsChatham14,579 residentsElfers14,573 residents

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Is Jasper part of Birmingham?

Jasper is in the published commuting zone of Birmingham; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Birmingham city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source19

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Jasper?

The median gross salary is 3,530 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Jasper?

The unemployment rate is 3.54 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Jasper?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7.63 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Jasper?

Police recorded 4,751 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Jasper?

The published population is 14,585 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Jasper?

299 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Jasper a good place to live?

Jasper may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Jasper part of Birmingham?

Jasper is in the published commuting zone of Birmingham; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

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  title = {Jasper (Alabama), United States: population, rent, salary},
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  year = {2026},
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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  8. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  9. TIGERweb ACS2023 — Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas (CBSA, January 1 2023) TIGERweb ACS2023 · tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  10. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  11. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  12. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  13. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  14. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  15. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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