The Town FilesJasper, Michigan
Township in Midland County · population 1,060 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $161,700
- Household income
- $80,417
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 41 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 41.9
Jasper is a township of 1,060 people in Midland County, Michigan. The median home is worth $161,700, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 100% of Michigan towns, easier by car than 90% of Michigan towns, better for families than 76% of Michigan towns.
How Jasper ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Jasper is worth $161,700, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $80,417, which is more affordable than 94% of Michigan towns. 97.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Jasper | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $161,700 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | — | $955 |
| Median household income | $80,417 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 97.8% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 11.6% | — |
Who lives in Jasper
| People | Jasper | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.9 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.1% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 21.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.7% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.1% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 5.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 2.2% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 23.8 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.8% | 88.8% |
Weather in Jasper
July highs average 82.2°F and January lows 15.0°F. About 34.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 40.9 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 156 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jasper since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 14, 1974 about 3.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 25, 2006.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 7, 2020.
Severe weather in Midland County since 1996
Midland County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2020 | Dam/Levee Break | DR-4547: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| May 21, 2020 | Dam/Levee Break | EM-3525: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| August 2, 2017 | Severe Storm | DR-4326: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Midland County
Midland County had 38,288 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $72,021 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Jasper itself the ACS puts it at 4.9%.
Towns near Jasper
- Greendale, MI5.5 mi · 1,731 people · home $124,600
- Coe, MI5.7 mi · 3,032 people · home $161,000
- Porter, MI6.2 mi · 1,270 people · home $166,800
- Bethany, MI6.3 mi · 1,773 people · home $172,400
- Shepherd, MI7.5 mi · 1,469 people · home $157,000
- Chippewa, MI7.6 mi · 4,446 people · home $156,800
- Lee, MI8.1 mi · 3,985 people · home $166,500
- St. Louis, MI8.2 mi · 7,010 people · home $119,200
Jasper questions
Is Jasper, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Jasper scores better for retirees than 26% of Michigan towns and quieter than 70%. 18.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.9).
How much does a house cost in Jasper?
The median owner-occupied home in Jasper is valued at $161,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $80,417, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Jasper?
July highs average 82.2°F and January lows 15.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.5 inches of precipitation a year and 40.9 inches of snow.
Does Jasper get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jasper since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 14, 1974. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)