Jasper, IN

Jasper, Indiana

Introduction to Jasper, Indiana

Jasper, Indiana, in Dubois county, is 43 miles N of Owensboro, Kentucky and 64 miles W of Louisville, Kentucky. The city has a population of 12,100.

Jasper History

Jasper was founded in 1830, incorporated as a town in 1866, and later reincorporated as a city in 1915. The original town of Jasper was located on 120 acres of land that had been acquired by Joseph Enlow. The town was supposed to have been named “Eleanor” in honor of Enlow’s wife, but she instead suggested Jasper. In 2005, Relocate America ranked Jasper one of the top 10 best places to live in the U.S.

Jasper and nearby Attractions

• Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
• Indiana Railway Museum
• Calumet Lake
• Holiday World
• Armory Park

Things To Do In Jasper

The Indiana Railway Museum houses exhibits like diesel, caboose, and steam locomotives. There are also a number of lakes and creeks throughout the city, the banks of which are popular tourist spots. Among these are the Calumet Lake, Pat Run and the Calumet Run. The city hosts two famous annual festivals- the Strassenfest, and the Old Jasper Days. These festivals draw crowds from neighboring areas.

Jasper Transportation

Evansville Regional is the nearest major airport.

Jasper Higher Education

Residents of Jasper can enroll at Trinity College, Vincennes University or the University of Evansville.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 14%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 15%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 16%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 18%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Jasper, IN

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

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)

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 Public Libraries

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Jasper Hospitals

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Church)
800 W 9TH ST
(812) 482-2345
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Jasper

Jasper High Schools (2004)

JASPER HIGH SCHOOL
1600 ST CHARLES ST
812-482-6050
Serves 1,088 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.9

Jasper Colleges

(List of All Indiana Colleges)

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