Jasper

Walker County, Alabama

Population 65K |Median income $56,509 |1 hospital

Population

64,841

Walker County

Median Income

$56,509

-17% vs avg

Median Home Value

$135,900

-40% vs avg

Median Age

40.6

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

65K-3%

Median Income

$56,509+50%

Median Home Value

$135,900+66%

Poverty Rate

18.5%-11%

Unemployment

4.9%-66%

Economics

Median Rent

$756/mo

Poverty Rate

18.5% +30% vs avg

Unemployment 4.9%

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.6%

Work From Home 3.1%

Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 86.9%

African American 6.3%

Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%

Asian 0.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure

44.1%

Short Sleep Duration

42.6%

Obesity

35.8%

Physical Inactivity

32.2%

Frequent Mental Distress

18.5%

Current Smoking

18.4%

Frequent Physical Distress

16.8%

Diabetes

15.1%

Binge Drinking

13.7%

Lack of Health Insurance

10.7%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 79.9%

Dental Visit 52.1%

Other Measures

Current Asthma

10.3%

Coronary Heart Disease

8.6%

Stroke

4.4%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

★★

★

Average Rating

3/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

WALKER BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER

JASPER · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★★☆☆

Alerts & News — Jasper Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Virginia and North Central North Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central South Carolina Through 9:45 AM

NOAA · 28m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 29m ago

Bushfire Alerts

Storm and Tree Down Alert Issued for Hume Highway Southbound Exit at Bargo

NSW RFS · 34m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 35m ago

Bushfire Alerts

Bushfire Advice Issued for City of Sydney Following Grass Fire Report

NSW RFS · 1h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Jasper, AL? ▼

Jasper, AL has a population of 64,841 people, located in Walker County, Alabama.

What is the median household income in Jasper? ▼

The median household income in Jasper, AL is $56,509 per year. The poverty rate is 18.5%.

What is the median home value in Jasper? ▼

The median home value in Jasper, AL is $135,900. Median rent is $756/month.

What are the top health concerns in Jasper? ▼

The top health indicators in Jasper include High Blood Pressure (44.1%), Short Sleep Duration (42.6%), Obesity (35.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Jasper? ▼

Jasper has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Jasper? ▼

The median age in Jasper, AL is 40.6 years. 16.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Jasper, AL is located in Walker County, Alabama. With a population of 65K and a median household income of $56,509, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Jasper area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Walker County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.