The Town FilesJasper, Alabama
City in Walker County · population 14,572 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $215,700
- Household income
- $66,238
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 33
- Median age
- 35.7
Jasper is a city of 14,572 people in Walker County, Alabama. The median home is worth $215,700, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks more walkable than 89% of Alabama towns, hipper than 86% of Alabama towns, more vibrant than 84% of Alabama towns.
How Jasper ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Jasper is worth $215,700, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $66,238, which is more affordable than 32% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $721 a month. 66.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Jasper | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $215,700 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $721 | $834 |
| Median household income | $66,238 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 66.4% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Jasper
| People | Jasper | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.7 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.8% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.2% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.9% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 5.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.1% | — |
| Work from home | 3.4% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 26.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.9% | 86.7% |
Weather in Jasper
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 30.6°F. About 61.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.6 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 58 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 73 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jasper since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 15 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 27, 2011 about 7.4 miles from the town center and killed 9. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 22 deaths and 230 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 15, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 65 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on April 21, 2006.
Severe weather in Walker County since 1996
Walker County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| July 10, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4555: Severe Thunderstorms |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Walker County
Walker County had 18,709 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,692 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Jasper itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in Jasper
11 public schools with 4,722 students, about 17.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper High School | 9-12 | 829 | 15.4 |
| Maddox Intermediate School | 4-6 | 669 | 19.1 |
| Valley Junior High School | PK-8 | 579 | 17.0 |
| Curry Elementary School | PK-4 | 542 | 17.5 |
| T R Simmons Elementary School | PK-1 | 519 | 16.7 |
| Jasper Junior High School | 7-8 | 435 | 16.1 |
| Memorial Park Elementary School | 2-3 | 417 | 15.4 |
| Curry High School | 9-12 | 383 | 20.2 |
| Curry Middle School | 5-8 | 349 | 17.5 |
| Walker County Schools 180 Program | K-12 | — | — |
| Walker County Center Of Technology | 10-12 | — | — |
Towns near Jasper
- Adamsville, AL24.2 mi · 4,366 people · home $145,700
- Mount Olive, AL25.8 mi · 4,427 people · home $224,000
- Warrior, AL26.1 mi · 3,224 people · home $149,800
- Kimberly, AL27.4 mi · 3,841 people · home $322,300
- Forestdale, AL28.6 mi · 10,409 people · home $164,000
- Gardendale, AL29.1 mi · 16,044 people · home $252,600
- Pleasant Grove, AL29.8 mi · 9,544 people · home $226,400
Jasper questions
Is Jasper, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Jasper scores better for retirees than 45% of Alabama towns and quieter than 15%. 20.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.7).
How much does a house cost in Jasper?
The median owner-occupied home in Jasper is valued at $215,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,238, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $721 a month.
What is the weather like in Jasper?
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 30.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 61.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.6 inches of snow.
Does Jasper get tornadoes?
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jasper since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2011. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)