The Town FilesJasper, Florida
City in Hamilton County · population 3,621 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $78,300
- Household income
- $49,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 37.1
Jasper is a city of 3,621 people in Hamilton County, Florida. The median home is worth $78,300, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks quieter than 81% of Florida towns.
How Jasper ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Jasper is worth $78,300, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 1.6 times the median household income of $49,500, which is more affordable than 99% of Florida towns. Median rent is $725 a month. 48.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Jasper | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $78,300 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $725 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $49,500 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.6× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 48.0% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.1% | — |
Who lives in Jasper
| People | Jasper | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 7.7% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 11.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.1% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 34.1% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.0% | — |
| Work from home | 5.2% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 15.7 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.0% | 92.4% |
Weather in Jasper
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 38.4°F. About 52.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 82 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 31 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jasper since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 13, 2001 about 8.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 13, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 25, 2005.
Severe weather in Hamilton County since 1996
Hamilton County has been included in 38 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3655: Hurricane Isaias |
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
Jobs and pay in Hamilton County
Hamilton County had 3,134 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,583 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Jasper itself the ACS puts it at 7.2%.
Public schools in Jasper
4 public schools with 1,636 students, about 17.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAMILTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | 6-12 | 849 | 17.0 |
| HAMILTON COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 759 | 18.1 |
| OAK GROVE ACADEMY | 6-12 | 28 | — |
| TEEN PARENT PROGRAM PK | PK-PK | — | — |
Towns near Jasper
- Live Oak, FL11.5 mi · 6,735 people · home $160,300
- Echols County, GA18.0 mi · 3,697 people · home $124,100
- Lake City, FL25.4 mi · 12,329 people · home $184,900
- Watertown, FL27.2 mi · 3,018 people · home $114,100
- Madison, FL28.6 mi · 2,912 people · home $78,500
Jasper questions
Is Jasper, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Jasper scores better for retirees than 13% of Florida towns and quieter than 81%. 7.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.1).
How much does a house cost in Jasper?
The median owner-occupied home in Jasper is valued at $78,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,500, so homes cost about 1.6 times income. Median rent is $725 a month.
What is the weather like in Jasper?
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 38.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Jasper get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jasper since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 13, 2001. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- 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)