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Jasper, Alabama

Introduction to Jasper, Alabama

Jasper, Alabama, in Walker county, is 34 miles NW of Birmingham, Alabama (center to center) and 163 miles S of Nashville, Tennessee. The city has a population of 14,052.

Jasper History

Jasper was first settled in 1815. The city was named after Sergeant William Jasper, a soldier of the Red Stick War. It was incorporated in 1888. The Sheffield and Birmingham Railroad and the Kansas City-Memphis and Birmingham Railroad first entered the city in 1886. The city of Jasper is the hometown of many celebrities including the renowned TV and movie stars George Lindsey and Polly Holliday and singer Sandy Posey. John H. Bankhead II, United States Senator, was also born in the city.

Jasper and nearby Attractions

  • Walker County Lake
  • Carl Elliott House Museum
  • Alabama Mining Museum
  • Birmingham Museum of Art
  • Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark
  • Bankhead National Forest

Things To Do In Jasper

There are several open spaces and parks in Jasper including the James Fowler Park, Carver Park, Memorial Park, and Valley Park. You can also visit the Rickwood Caverns State Park, Lake Lurleen State Park, and Lake Lurleen State Park. The city has several houses of worship including the Carter Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church, Birmingham Avenue Church of God, and Wesley Church. Shopping is available at the Parklands Shopping Center, Jasper Mall Shopping Center, Parklands North Shopping Center, Jasper Square Shopping Center, and English Village Shopping Center.

Jasper Transportation

International air transportation can be availed from Birmingham International Airport.

Jasper Higher Education

Facilities for higher studies are offered at Bevill State Community College, Jefferson State Community College, University of Alabama at Birmingham, and several other colleges and universities.

High Points

Jasper strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyJasper Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Jasper Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 16%Jasper Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 17%Jasper College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 19%Jasper Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Jasper, AL

Comparing Jasper to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population99
Female Share of the Population97
Racial Diversity67
Well-Paid Single Women59
Well-Paid Single Men49
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults59
Median Family Income48
People in Middle Class or Better48
People Above Poverty47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times44
Public Transportation Use27
Working at Home24
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Affordability of Rents105
People Living Alone78
Housing Recently Built74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime24
Low Property Crime12

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