Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
30% of residents live below the poverty line in Jasper, above both the Arkansas town median (18%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Only 1 of the 124 Arkansas towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Jasper. Jasper has 6 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Harp Creek Bridge and Parker-Hickman Farm Historic District. Jasper has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Jasper beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 91 in 1880, 547 in 2020. The archive holds 9 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1967 on.
6 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Jasper. Close and well known come first.
Buffalo National River: Mattsrealm, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Table Rock Lake: KTrimble (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0
Who provides power, water and the rest in Jasper, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Jasper.
Jasper’s median household income is $31,000, against $55,000 in Arkansas’ towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns. Jobs based in Jasper grew to 480 in 2023, 90 more than in 2013. The average trip to work in Jasper is 19 minutes.
| Jasper | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $31,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 21 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 9.2% | 22% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Its public schools are run by the Jasper School District. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 281 | B+ |
| Jasper High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 205 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 77% of U.S. communities. Since 1996, 6 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Jasper.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Jasper has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Jasper’s July high is 89°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
51% of adults have high blood pressure in Jasper. Only 8 of the 124 Arkansas towns we compare have a lower share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Jasper. 19% of adults report frequent physical distress in Jasper.
| Jasper | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 51% | 41% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 15% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 12% |
| What stands out | Jasper | AR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.5% | 14.4% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7.8% | 10.4% |
| More adults with heart disease | 12.6% | 7.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The typical Jasper home is worth about $245,000, down 3.3% in a year, 9% above the Arkansas typical home. 53% of Jasper households own their home.
| Jasper | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 53% | 60% | 73% |
| Median rent | $723 a month | $878 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
0.2 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.
| Jasper | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.1% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bradley Park | — | 14 |
| 2. Ozark-Saint Francis National Forest | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Jasper; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Jasper residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Arkansas.
Where Jasper’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
6 places in Jasper on the National Register of Historic Places.
City in Arkansas, United States
Jasper is a city in and the county seat of Newton County, Arkansas, United States. According to the 2020 census, its population is 547. Jasper is part of the Harrison Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Jasper has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
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