Jasper, GA

Jasper, Georgia

Jasper, Georgia, in Pickens county, is 31 miles N of Roswell, Georgia (center to center) and 49 miles N of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is located in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Jasper has a population of 2,167.

The People and Families of Jasper

In Jasper, about 50% of adults are married. Jasper offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the city, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Jasper, in comparison to similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jasper had a median family income of $40,833. In Jasper, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Jasper. This city has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Jasper gave more campaign money ($20,316) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Jasper Housing

Owners occupy 52% of the housing units in Jasper. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Jasper is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Jasper, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Jasper, GA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Jasper Almanac

Jasper Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Jasper Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Jasper residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Jasper, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Jasper Hospitals

PIEDMONT MOUNTAINSIDE HOSPITAL INC
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
1266 HIGHWAY 515 SOUTH
(706) 301-5200
Emergency Service: Yes

Jasper High Schools (2004)

PICKENS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
500 DRAGON DRIVE
706-253-1800
Serves 1,253 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Jasper Colleges

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Appalachian Technical College

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