Jasper, Indiana

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  1. Overview - Life In Jasper
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Jasper
  3. Crime In Jasper
  4. Cost of Living In Jasper
  5. Gender In Jasper
  6. Household Income For Jasper
  7. Education In Jasper
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Jasper
About Jasper, Indiana
Is Jasper, Indiana a good place to live?
Jasper is a city in Indiana state in USA with a population of 15681 residents.. The poverty rate of Jasper is 11.9%, which is 15% lower than national average. The typical household in Jasper earns $56020 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 43.1% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Jasper, only 91% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Jasper remained 1.8%, which is 62% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Jasper, only 27% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 26% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Jasper is 91, which is 9% lower than national average. Median home value in Jasper is $157600 , which is 31% lower than national average. While median income in Jasper remained $56020, which is 17% lower than national average.
Population
15681
Unemployment
1.8%
62% NAT AVG.
Poverty
11.9%
15% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
8
Median Home
$157600
31% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$56020
17% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$623
46% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
91
9% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 8
Unemployed People
1 in 56
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 16
People Earning < $50,000
43.1%
People with <= High School
1 in 2.1
People With Any Degree
1 in 2.6
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs85%

Housing50%

Affordability85%

Safety80%

Amenities80%

Diversity50%

Education80%

Commute95%

Is Jasper, Indiana safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Jasper, Indiana is 59% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of Jasper is 17% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Jasper is 68% lower than national average. You have 1 in 307 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 157 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
151
Violent : 51
Property : 100
Total Crime
59% NAT. AVG.
55% STATE AVG.
956.3 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
17% NAT. AVG.
10% STATE AVG.
323 (per 100k)
Property Crime
68% NAT. AVG.
64% STATE AVG.
633.3 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Jasper
Violent crime
1 in 307
Property crime
1 in 157
Robbery
1 in 15681
Burglary
1 in 2614
Assault
1 in 327
Car Theft
1 in 3136
Jasper : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Indiana 58 63 63 62 62
In USA 2277 2399 2169 2296 1846
Jasper : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Indiana 22 32 59 15 53
In USA 993 330 1068 738 1575

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Jasper
Indiana
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 51 323 357.68 387.8
Murder 0 0 7.48 6.5
Robbery 1 6.3 62.4 73.9
Assault 48 304 253.04 279.7
Rape 2 12.7 34.76 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Jasper
 Indiana
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 100 633.3 1783.18 1,958.2
Burglary 6 38 280.36 314.2
Larceny 89 563.6 1274.32 1,398
Car Theft 5 31.7 228.5 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Jasper Indiana National Avg.
Services 93 93 100
Groceries 96 93 100
Health 95 94 100
Housing 76 74 100
Transportation 94 95 100
Utilities 116 96 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Jasper Indiana Country
Female 49.6% 50.7% 50.8%
Male 50.4% 49.3% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Jasper Indiana Country
Less than $10,000 6.1% 5.9% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.2% 4.1% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.9% 9.5% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 13.1% 9.9% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.8% 13.6% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 22.5% 19.2% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.4% 13.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.8% 14.7% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.1% 5.2% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 4% 4.4% 8.3%
Education


Education Jasper Indiana Country
< 9th Grade 4% 4% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 5% 7% 7.0%
High School or GED 38% 33% 27.0%
Other College 15% 20% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 11% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 19% 17% 20.0%
Master's Degree 6% 7% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Jasper Indiana Country
White 90.8% 78.4% 60.1%
African American 0.4% 9.3% 12.2%
American Indian 0% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 1.7% 2.3% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.3%
Multiracial 0.2% 2.4% 2.8%
Hispanic 6.6% 7.1% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity