Jasper County, MS

Living in Jasper County

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 18
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Commute 24
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 81
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Airports 5
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Hospitals 18
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Colleges 8
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Schools 37
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Residents

17k Population -878 (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
15% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
72% Family Households +7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Black54%
Caucasian45%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate38%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$36k Median Household Income +$5.7k (2010–19)
76% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
35  mi Average Commute
94% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector76%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office15%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van96%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$79k Median Home Value +$12k (2010–19)
20% Built 2000 or Later
$417 Median Monthly Rent +$97 (2010–19)
67% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home29%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K31%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity59%
LP gas27%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas10%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Jasper County

United States45
Mississippi57

Property Crime in Jasper County

United States48
Mississippi57

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (52%)(47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump48%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 46 5 0
Feb 49 6 0
Mar 57 6 0
Apr 64 5 0
May 72 4 0
Jun 78 5 0
Jul 81 5 0
Aug 81 4 0
Sep 75 4 0
Oct 65 4 0
Nov 56 5 0
Dec 48 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jasper County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding49
Tornado59
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Jasper County, MS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Jasper County, MS

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Heidelberg Academy
10 miles, SE
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Sylva Bay Academy
12 miles, W
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St Johns Day School
22 miles, S
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Newton County Academy
28 miles, N

Colleges

Colleges near Jasper County, MS

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Belhaven University
65 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Jasper County, MS

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Airports

Airports near Jasper County, MS

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Key Field
31 miles, NE
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