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Jasper, MO


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Jasper, Missouri

Jasper, Missouri, in Jasper county, is 55 miles W of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 122 miles S of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is located in the Joplin metropolitan area. Jasper has a population of 1,011.

The People and Families of Jasper

In Jasper, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jasper had a median family income of $31,667.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Jasper Housing

Owners occupy 69% of the housing units in Jasper. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the city?

Commuting

In Jasper, 92% of commuters drive to work. Jasper is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Jasper, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 6%Jasper Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Jasper Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Jasper Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Jasper, MO

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Senior Citizens76
Age of the Population67
Racial Diversity55
Well-Paid Single Men34
Male Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty56
People in Middle Class or Better45
College Educated Adults33
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times98
Public Transportation Use66
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
People Living Alone75
Housing Recently Built54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime98
Low Violent Crime12
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