The Town FilesJasper, Indiana
City in Dubois County · population 16,703 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $235,100
- Household income
- $68,817
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 37.7
Jasper is a city of 16,703 people in Dubois County, Indiana. The median home is worth $235,100, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks better for young professionals than 89% of Indiana towns, more vibrant than 86% of Indiana towns, better for retirees than 79% of Indiana towns.
How Jasper ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Jasper is worth $235,100, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $68,817, which is more affordable than 10% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $810 a month. 61.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Jasper | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $235,100 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $810 | $888 |
| Median household income | $68,817 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 61.2% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Jasper
| People | Jasper | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.7 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.5% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.4% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.4% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 8.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.2% | — |
| Work from home | 7.8% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 15.3 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.3% | 89.2% |
Weather in Jasper
July highs average 87.9°F and January lows 23.1°F. About 50.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.7 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 28 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 116 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jasper since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on October 24, 1967 about 9.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 6, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 49 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 25, 2006.
Severe weather in Dubois County since 1996
Dubois County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
| June 23, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1997: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And |
| March 5, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1828: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Dubois County
Dubois County had 27,983 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,733 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Jasper itself the ACS puts it at 1.4%.
Public schools in Jasper
4 public schools with 2,756 students, about 17.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper High School | 9-12 | 1,100 | 17.7 |
| Jasper Elementary School | PK-5 | 957 | 16.8 |
| Jasper Middle School | 6-8 | 699 | 16.6 |
| Exceptional Children's Cooperative | PK-12 | — | — |
Towns near Jasper
- Huntingburg, IN6.5 mi · 6,362 people · home $143,800
- Santa Claus, IN19.2 mi · 2,586 people · home $258,900
- Loogootee, IN19.6 mi · 2,601 people · home $148,500
- Washington, IN21.8 mi · 12,017 people · home $152,200
- Paoli, IN27.8 mi · 3,666 people · home $150,700
Jasper questions
Is Jasper, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Jasper scores better for retirees than 79% of Indiana towns and quieter than 27%. 19.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.7).
How much does a house cost in Jasper?
The median owner-occupied home in Jasper is valued at $235,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $68,817, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $810 a month.
What is the weather like in Jasper?
July highs average 87.9°F and January lows 23.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.0 inches of precipitation a year and 11.7 inches of snow.
Does Jasper get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jasper since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on October 24, 1967. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- 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)