Jasper County, Iowa
Among the top 4% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 38% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 34% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 50% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 53% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 96% of US counties
- top 13% for comfortable days
- top 13% for amenities nearby
- bottom 13% for sunny days
Jasper County is a county in Iowa with about 38,000 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and C for weather. Standout strengths include comfortable days, amenities nearby, and cost of living. It rates lower on property tax rate and sunny days.
Official websiteco.jasper.ia.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.5 in1.2 in
humid 97%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$68k69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 78% of US counties
Home Value$164k53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$812better than 52% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 46% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.47%better than 15% of US counties
Income Tax6.00%better than 21% of US counties
Sales Tax6.94%better than 70% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.85%better than 18% of US counties
Unemployment4.8%better than 48% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)21°F14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation35.7 in33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall28.9 inbetter than 29% of US counties
Sunny Days194 daysbetter than 13% of US counties
Summer Humidity65°Fbetter than 51% of US counties
Comfortable Days96 daysbetter than 87% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk43.7better than 55% of US counties
School Quality55.3better than 52% of US counties
Violent Crime997/100kbetter than 36% of US counties
Property Crime753/100kbetter than 58% of US counties
Community
Population37,80861st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.046th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1218th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0987th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2232nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)92.2%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.8%48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.8%28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.6%48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.6%29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 57% of US counties
Walkability6.9/20better than 73% of US counties
Airport Distance149 mibetter than 26% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.1%better than 74% of US counties
Amenities Nearby10.58better than 87% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 78% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Jasper County an affordable place to live?
- Jasper County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 78% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Jasper County?
- The median home value in Jasper County is $164k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Jasper County?
- Median household income in Jasper County is $68k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Jasper County?
- Median gross rent in Jasper County is $812 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Jasper County safe?
- Jasper County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 997/100k (better than 36%). Property crime is 753/100k.
- What is the weather like in Jasper County?
- Jasper County averages 74°F in July and 21°F in January, with 35.7 in of annual precipitation and about 194 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Jasper County?
- Public-school quality in Jasper County is about average, scoring better than 52% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Jasper County?
- The average one-way commute in Jasper County is 23 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)