Jasper County, MS
Living in Jasper County
Bikeability4
Walkability18
Commute24
Public Transit5
Affordability100
Public Safety81
Airports5
Hospitals18
Colleges8
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools37
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
17kPopulation-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
$36kMedian 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
$79kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$417Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jasper County, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jasper County, MS
Heidelberg Academy
10 miles, SE
Sylva Bay Academy
12 miles, W
St Johns Day School
22 miles, S
Newton County Academy
28 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Jasper County, MS
Southeastern Baptist College
19 miles, S
University of Southern Mississippi
49 miles, S
William Carey University
50 miles, S
Belhaven University
65 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jasper County, MS
Jasper General Hospital
10 miles, W
South Central Reg Med Ctr
23 miles, S
Hc Watkins Memorial Hospital Inc
23 miles, E
Patients Choice Medical Center
24 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Jasper County, MS
Key Field
31 miles, NE
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
40 miles, S
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
104 miles, N