The Town FilesJasper, Missouri
City in Jasper County · population 906 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $126,200
- Household income
- $51,458
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 36.2
Jasper is a city of 906 people in Jasper County, Missouri. The median home is worth $126,200, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks easier by car than 90% of Missouri towns, better for cycling than 87% of Missouri towns, better for families than 81% of Missouri towns.
How Jasper ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Jasper is worth $126,200, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $51,458, which is more affordable than 63% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $667 a month. 78.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Jasper | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $126,200 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $667 | $855 |
| Median household income | $51,458 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 78.0% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.0% | — |
Who lives in Jasper
| People | Jasper | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.2 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.1% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 24.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.5% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.2% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 5.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 2.8% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 21.7 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.5% | 88.7% |
Weather in Jasper
July highs average 88.9°F and January lows 23.2°F. About 45.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.1 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 39 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 102 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jasper since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on May 22, 2019 about 4.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 9 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 20, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 42 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on March 9, 2017.
Severe weather in Jasper County since 1996
Jasper County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4929: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| July 9, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4451: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| June 2, 2017 | Flood | DR-4317: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Jasper County
Jasper County had 59,244 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,009 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Jasper itself the ACS puts it at 6.8%.
Public schools in Jasper
2 public schools with 454 students, about 11.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| JASPER CO. ELEM. | K-6 | 235 | 11.8 |
| Jasper Co. High School | 7-12 | 219 | 10.4 |
Towns near Jasper
- Alba, MO9.3 mi · 544 people · home $83,200
- Lamar, MO11.0 mi · 4,266 people · home $117,200
- Golden City, MO12.1 mi · 656 people · home $79,300
- Carthage, MO13.1 mi · 15,522 people · home $146,800
- Oronogo, MO13.3 mi · 2,558 people · home $188,500
- Carterville, MO15.1 mi · 1,855 people · home $97,600
- Webb City, MO16.2 mi · 13,031 people · home $169,100
- Carl Junction, MO17.7 mi · 8,143 people · home $218,300
Jasper questions
Is Jasper, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Jasper scores better for retirees than 73% of Missouri towns and quieter than 64%. 18.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.2).
How much does a house cost in Jasper?
The median owner-occupied home in Jasper is valued at $126,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,458, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $667 a month.
What is the weather like in Jasper?
July highs average 88.9°F and January lows 23.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.8 inches of precipitation a year and 9.1 inches of snow.
Does Jasper get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jasper since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on May 22, 2019. The typical Missouri town has had 23.
- 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)