Jasper County, Missouri
Among the top 13% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 50% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 43% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 5% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 87% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 63% of US counties
- top 13% for commute time
- top 18% for walkability
- bottom 2% for property crime
Jasper County is a county in Missouri with about 123,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, walkability, and monthly owner costs. It rates lower on school quality and property crime.
Official websitejaspercounty.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.0 in2.2 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$55k33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 43% of US counties
Home Value$148k43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$878better than 38% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 79% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.75%better than 59% of US counties
Income Tax4.80%better than 54% of US counties
Sales Tax8.39%better than 25% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.58%better than 47% of US counties
Unemployment4.1%better than 62% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)35°F51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation46.4 in59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall7.7 inbetter than 58% of US counties
Sunny Days256 daysbetter than 72% of US counties
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 30% of US counties
Comfortable Days71 daysbetter than 29% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk85.6better than 14% of US counties
Air Quality42 AQIbetter than 56% of US counties
School Quality37.0better than 10% of US counties
Violent Crime1675/100kbetter than 11% of US counties
Property Crime3650/100kbetter than 2% of US counties
Community
Population122,78884th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.615th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2546th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9726th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4761st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)82.3%52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.8%48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)8.7%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.3%75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.9%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 87% of US counties
Walkability7.5/20better than 82% of US counties
Airport Distance111 mibetter than 42% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.3%better than 75% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.38better than 41% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 58% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Jasper County an affordable place to live?
- Jasper County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 43% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Jasper County?
- The median home value in Jasper County is $148k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Jasper County?
- Median household income in Jasper County is $55k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Jasper County?
- Median gross rent in Jasper County is $878 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 1675/100k (better than 11%). Property crime is 3650/100k.
- What is the weather like in Jasper County?
- Jasper County averages 80°F in July and 35°F in January, with 46.4 in of annual precipitation and about 256 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Jasper County?
- Public-school quality in Jasper County is below average, scoring better than 10% 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 19 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)