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Jasper, MN
City in Rock County, Minnesota.
Population
818
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
803
ZIP codes
0
Jasper and its ZIP codes
Jasper at a glance
- Jasper is about 11 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $50,446, 43% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $76,900 (77% below Minnesota) and median rent is $723 a month.
Local data for Jasper, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jasper, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,446
Poverty rate
21.5%
Median home value
$76,900
Median rent
$723/mo
Homeownership
84.5%
Bachelor's or higher
13.8%
Median age
34.6
Average commute
25.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (304), Mexican Americans (150), Norwegian Americans (65).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rock County. PPP loans are for Jasper.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,647
3,898 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,397
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$85.8M
FY 2026, $8,839 per person
How people get to work
Jasper, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.7%
- Carpooled11.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jasper, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
648
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
14
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 5°F
28.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jasper, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities near Jasper
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| IhlenCity | 4.9 mi | 0.4 |
| Sherman, SDTown | 7.1 mi | 0.3 |
| TroskyCity | 8.3 mi | 1.4 |
| Garretson, SDCity | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| PipestoneCity | 11 mi | 4.1 |
| HardwickCity | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| HatfieldCity | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| Trent, SDTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| EdgertonCity | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| Pleasant Valley Colony, SDCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Dell Rapids, SDCity | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| Egan, SDCity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| LuverneCity | 16 mi | 3.7 |
| Beaver CreekCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Flandreau, SDCity | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| KennethCity | 18 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jasper, MN in?
- Jasper is in Rock County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Jasper, MN?
- About 818 people live in Jasper, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jasper?
- Nearby places include Ihlen (4.9 mi), Sherman, SD (7.1 mi), Trosky (8.3 mi), Garretson, SD (10 mi), Pipestone (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023