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Notable locations in Jasper: Buffalo Ranger District Office (A), Jasper Police Department (B), Newton County Sheriff's Office (C), Jasper Fire Station (D). Display/hide their locations on the map
Tourist attractions: Newton County Historical Society (Museums; 601 West Clark), Bradley House Museum (601 West Clark).
Hotels: Horseshoe Canyon Ranch (Hc 70 Box 261), Cliff House Inn Restaurant & Gift Shop (Hc 31 Box 85).
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Newton County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends (lower is better)
AQI
PM2.5
Ozone
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 37.8. This is about average.
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 11.2. This is about average. There were 26 monitors within city limits.
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 36.5. This is worse than average. There were 1 monitors within city limits.
Drinking water stations with addresses in Jasper and their reported violations in the past:
JASPER WATERWORKS (Population served: 798, Groundwater_under_infl_of_surface_water):
Past health violations:
- Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In FEB-2001
- Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In FEB-2000
- Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In JAN-2000
- Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In DEC-1999
- Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In NOV-1999
- Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In OCT-1999
- 22 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
- Monitoring, Routine/Repeat (SWTR-Filter) - In JUN-2003
- Monitoring, Routine/Repeat (SWTR-Filter) - In MAY-2003
- Treatment Technique No Certif. Operator - Between MAR-2003 and SEP-2005, Contaminant: DBP Stage 1. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-30-2005)
- Treatment Technique No Certif. Operator - Between FEB-2003 and SEP-2005, Contaminant: DBP Stage 1. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-30-2005)
- Treatment Technique No Certif. Operator - Between JAN-2003 and SEP-2005, Contaminant: DBP Stage 1. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-30-2005)
- One routine major monitoring violation
- 16 other older monitoring violations
MOCKINGBIRD HILL WATER ASSOC (Population served: 693, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
- MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2002, Contaminant: Coliform
- MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-1999, Contaminant: Coliform
- MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JAN-1997, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-07-1997), St Formal NOV issued (MAR-07-1997)
- MCL, Single Sample - Between APR-1995 and MAR-1999, Contaminant: Combined Radium (-226 & -228). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-06-1995), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-06-1995), St Public Notif requested (FEB-01-1996), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-01-1996), St Public Notif received (FEB-16-1996), St Public Notif requested (MAY-06-1996), St Formal NOV issued (MAY-06-1996), St Public Notif received (MAY-20-1996), St Public Notif requested (AUG-02-1996), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-02-1996), St Public Notif requested (NOV-07-1996), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-07-1996), St Public Notif received (DEC-04-1996), St Compliance achieved (2 times from AUG-04-1997 to AUG-04-1997)
- MCL, Single Sample - Between OCT-1993 and SEP-1997, Contaminant: Combined Radium (-226 & -228). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-25-1994), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-25-1994), St Public Notif received (MAR-21-1994), St Public Notif requested (MAY-06-1994), St Formal NOV issued (MAY-06-1994), St Public Notif issued (JUL-18-1994), St Public Notif received (JUL-27-1994), St Public Notif requested (JUL-29-1994), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-29-1994), St Public Notif received (AUG-08-1994), St Public Notif requested (OCT-28-1994), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-28-1994), St Public Notif received (NOV-08-1994), St Compliance achieved (2 times from JAN-01-1995 to JAN-01-1995), St Public Notif requested (FEB-08-1995), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-08-1995), St Public Notif received (FEB-16-1995), St Compliance achieved (SEP-30-1997)
- MCL, Single Sample - Between APR-1993 and MAR-1997, Contaminant: Combined Radium (-226 & -228). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (2 times from JUL-01-1993 to JUL-01-1993), St Public Notif requested (JUL-29-1993), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-29-1993), St Public Notif issued (JAN-06-1994)
Past monitoring violations:
- CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between OCT-19-1999 and NOV-02-1999, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (NOV-02-1999)
- Notification, Public - In JAN-1997, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR)
- Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - In OCT-11-1994, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (OCT-11-1994)
- Notification, Public - Between APR-1993 and MAR-1997, Contaminant: Combined Radium (-226 & -228)
MT SHERMAN WATER ASSOCIATION (Population served: 671, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
- MCL, Average - Between JAN-2006 and MAR-2006, Contaminant: Combined Radium (-226 & -228). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-15-2006), St Public Notif received (MAY-31-2006)
- MCL, Average - Between OCT-2005 and DEC-2005, Contaminant: Combined Radium (-226 & -228). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-08-2006), St Public Notif received (FEB-28-2006)
- MCL, Average - Between JUL-2005 and SEP-2005, Contaminant: Combined Radium (-226 & -228). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-17-2005), St Public Notif received (DEC-08-2005)
- MCL, Average - Between JUL-2005 and SEP-2005, Contaminant: Fluoride. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-17-2005), St Public Notif received (DEC-08-2005)
- MCL, Average - Between APR-2005 and JUN-2005, Contaminant: Combined Radium (-226 & -228). Follow-up actions: St AO (w/penalty) issued (JUL-28-2005), St Public Notif requested (AUG-10-2005), St Public Notif received (AUG-31-2005)
- MCL, Average - In JAN-2005, Contaminant: Combined Radium (-226 & -228). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-10-2005), St Public Notif received (MAY-19-2005), St AO (w/penalty) issued (JUL-28-2005)
- 21 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
- Notification, Public - In JAN-2000, Contaminant: Combined Radium (-226 & -228). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-13-2000), St Formal NOV issued (MAR-13-2000), St AO (w/penalty) issued (JUL-28-2005)
- CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between OCT-19-1999 and NOV-02-1999, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (NOV-02-1999)
- Notification, Public - Between OCT-1999 and DEC-1999, Contaminant: Combined Radium (-226 & -228). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-15-1999), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-15-1999), St AO (w/penalty) issued (JUL-28-2005)
- Notification, Public - Between JAN-1999 and MAR-1999, Contaminant: Combined Radium (-226 & -228). Follow-up actions: St AO (w/penalty) issued (JUL-28-2005)
- Notification, Public - In OCT-1998, Contaminant: Combined Radium (-226 & -228). Follow-up actions: St AO (w/penalty) issued (JUL-28-2005)
- One routine major monitoring violation
- One other older monitoring violation
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 38.7%
(40.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)
Average household size:
| This city: | 1.9 people | | Arkansas: | 2.4 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This city: | 45.5% | | Whole state: | 68.2% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This city: | 1.3% | | Whole state: | 3.9% |
No gay or lesbian households reported
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Jasper, AR
44 people in nursing homes
4 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
Jasper compared to Arkansas state average:
- Median household income significantly below state average.
- Median house value significantly below state average.
- Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Median age significantly above state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
- Length of stay since moving in above state average.
- Number of rooms per house below state average.
- Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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Banks with branches in Jasper (2011 data):
- Bank of the Ozarks: Jasper Branch at 100 East Church St, branch established on 1934/10/01. Info updated 2011/05/03: Bank assets: $3,828.0 mil, Deposits: $2,955.2 mil, headquarters in Little Rock, AR, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 115 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of The Ozarks Inc
- The First National Bank in Green Forest: Jasper Branch at 400 East Court Street, branch established on 2006/04/13. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $365.6 mil, Deposits: $321.8 mil, headquarters in Green Forest, AR, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 8 total offices, Holding Company: First National Bancorp, Inc.
Educational Attainment (%)
School Enrollment by Level of School (%)
Most commonly used house heating fuel:
- Electricity (66%)
- Bottled, tank, or LP gas (26%)
- Wood (6%)
- Utility gas (2%)
2004 Presidential Election results in Newton County Arkansas:
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Religion statistics for Jasper (based on Newton County data)
Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 24.01%
| Here |  | 24.0% |
| USA |  | 50.2% |
Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations
| Name | Southern Baptist Convention | Assemblies of God | Churches of Christ | United Methodist Church | Other |
| Adherents | 48.6% | 21.1% | 14.7% | 6.2% | 9.3% |
| Congregations | 36.4% | 18.2% | 27.3% | 4.5% | 13.6% |
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Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Tables represent county-level data.
Food Environment Statistics:Number of grocery stores: 2 | Newton County: | 2.40 / 10,000 pop. | | Arkansas: | 2.02 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4 | Here: | 4.80 / 10,000 pop. | | Arkansas: | 4.94 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 5 | Here: | 6.00 / 10,000 pop. | | Arkansas: | 6.66 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate: | Newton County: | 11.9% | | State: | 9.8% |
Adult obesity rate: | Newton County: | 30.6% | | State: | 29.1% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
| Local government employment and payroll (March 2007) |
| Function |
Full-time employees |
Monthly full-time payroll |
Average yearly full-time wage |
Part-time employees |
Monthly part-time payroll |
| Financial Administration |
2 | $3,514 | $21,084 | 0 | $0 |
| Other Government Administration |
0 | $0 | | 5 | $1,350 |
| Police Protection - Officers |
1 | $1,598 | $19,176 | 0 | $0 |
| Solid Waste Management |
1 | $920 | $11,040 | 0 | $0 |
| Sewerage |
1 | $1,658 | $19,896 | 0 | $0 |
| Parks and Recreation |
1 | $920 | $11,040 | 0 | $0 |
| Water Supply |
1 | $2,274 | $27,288 | 0 | $0 |
| Totals for Government |
7 | $10,884 | $18,658 | 5 | $1,350 |
8.27% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,066 average adjusted gross income) | Here: | 8.27% | | Arkansas average: | 7.98% |
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.
Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
7.88% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($22,299 average adjusted gross income) | Here: | 7.88% | | Arkansas average: | 7.29% |
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.
Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
Strongest AM radio stations in Jasper:
- KNWA (1600 AM; 5 kW; BELLEFONTE, AR; Owner: HARRISON RADIO STATIONS, INC.)
- KCGS (960 AM; 5 kW; MARSHALL, AR; Owner: SOUTHLAND BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
- KHOZ (900 AM; 1 kW; HARRISON, AR; Owner: HARRISON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- KTHS (1480 AM; 5 kW; BERRYVILLE, AR; Owner: KTHS/KSCC, INC.)
- KFAY (1030 AM; 10 kW; FARMINGTON, AR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP)
- KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
- KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
- KURM (790 AM; 5 kW; ROGERS, AR; Owner: KERM, INC)
- KWTO (560 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: KWTO, INC.)
- WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
- KGFL (1110 AM; daytime; 5 kW; CLINTON, AR; Owner: KING-SULIVAN RADIO)
Strongest FM radio stations in Jasper:
- KCWD (96.1 FM; HARRISON, AR; Owner: HARRISON RADIO STATIONS, INC.)
- KHOZ-FM (102.9 FM; HARRISON, AR; Owner: HARRISON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- KBCN-FM (104.3 FM; MARSHALL, AR; Owner: PEARSON B/CASTING OF MARSHALL, INC.)
- K207CW (89.3 FM; PARIS, AR; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
- KEZA (107.9 FM; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- KTHS-FM (107.1 FM; BERRYVILLE, AR; Owner: KTHS/KSCC, INC.)
- KSMS-FM (90.5 FM; POINT LOOKOUT, MO; Owner: SOUTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UINIVERSITY)
- KBPB (91.9 FM; HARRISON, MO; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
TV broadcast stations around Jasper:
- K54FH (Channel 54; GREEN FOREST, AR; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC)
- KTKO-LP (Channel 8; HARRISON, AR; Owner: TKO, INC.)
Jasper fatal accident list:
Jan 5, 2007 10:18 AM, Sr-7-18, Clark St., Lat: 36.007242, Lon: -93.186739, Vehicles: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jul 12, 1996 00:01 AM, Sh-07-18, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
May 5, 1977 04:35 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 8 ( See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Jasper)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2 - Sh 74 .25 Mi W Jct Sh 7 (Lat: 36.011194 Lon: -93.187667), Call Sign: WAH90, Licensee ID: L00007580
Assigned Frequencies: 156.105 MHz Grant Date: 08/14/2002, Expiration Date: 11/02/2012, Cancellation Date: 01/23/2008
Registrant: State Of Arkansas, Little Rock, AR 72203 - 4.0 Km Sse (Lat: 35.971750 Lon: -93.175167), Type: Tower, Structure height: 41 m, Overall height: 46 m, Call Sign: WQDF238
Assigned Frequencies: 154.130 MHz Grant Date: 08/09/2005, Expiration Date: 02/05/2006, Cancellation Date: 04/08/2006, Certifier: Terry Brasel
Registrant: Spectrum License Consultants, Inc, Lubbock, TX 79453, Phone: (806) 780-7800, Fax: (806) 780-7802, Email:
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 2 - STATION, 2.5 Mi Sse Of (Lat: 35.971722 Lon: -93.175167), Overall height: 39 m, Call Sign: WHJ203
Assigned Frequencies: 2138.00 MHz Grant Date: 12/19/2007, Expiration Date: 02/03/2018
Registrant: Carroll Electric Cooperative Corporation, 920 Hwy 62 Spur, Berryville, AR 72616, Phone: (870) 423-2161, Fax: (870) 423-4815, Email:
- STATION, 109 W Church St (Lat: 36.006444 Lon: -93.187111), Overall height: 8.5 m, Call Sign: WHJ205
Assigned Frequencies: 2188.00 MHz Grant Date: 12/19/2007, Expiration Date: 02/03/2018
Registrant: Carroll Electric Cooperative Corporation, 920 Hwy 62 Spur, Berryville, AR 72616, Phone: (870) 423-2161, Fax: (870) 423-4815, Email:
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 16 ( See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Jasper)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 6 - Aircraft: PIPER PA-38-112 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 183 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (4 Cycle)
N-Number: 24540 , Serial Number: 38-79A1129, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 07/09/1979
Registrant (Individual): Albert E Pennequin, Po Box 566, Jasper, AR 72641 - Aircraft: CHAMPION 7BCM (Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 2662E , Serial Number: 7AC-6244, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 01/15/1958
Registrant (Individual): Ralph Day, Hcr 72 Box 54, Jasper, AR 72641 - Aircraft: CESSNA 172G (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 3792L , Serial Number: 17253961, Year manufactured: 1965
Registrant (Co-Owned): William R Coleman, Hc 70 Box 19, Jasper, AR 72641, Other Owners: Donna R Coleman - Aircraft: TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 78 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 43194 , Serial Number: 6853, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 05/15/1957
Registrant (Individual): Ralph G Day, Hc 72 Box 54, Jasper, AR 72641 - Aircraft: CESSNA 152 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (4 Cycle)
N-Number: 6593L , Serial Number: 15284452, Year manufactured: 1980, Airworthiness Date: 05/06/1980
Registrant (Co-Owned): Justin Reddell, Hc 72 Box 38, Jasper, AR 72641, Other Owners: Elaine Reddell - Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 9273J , Serial Number: 28-3351, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 05/16/1966
Registrant (Co-Owned): Raymond White, Hc 70 Box 527, Jasper, AR 72641, Other Owners: Pamela White
2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Jasper, AR
| Most common first names in Jasper, AR among deceased individuals |
| Name | Count | Lived (average) |
| William | 27 | 76.0 years |
| John | 23 | 77.4 years |
| James | 22 | 74.5 years |
| George | 12 | 83.2 years |
| Henry | 11 | 74.6 years |
| Mary | 11 | 84.1 years |
| Ruby | 10 | 81.3 years |
| Walter | 9 | 81.0 years |
| Charles | 9 | 71.3 years |
| Thomas | 8 | 74.8 years |
| Most common last names in Jasper, AR among deceased individuals |
| Last name | Count | Lived (average) |
| Smith | 27 | 75.3 years |
| Villines | 21 | 80.1 years |
| Carter | 18 | 72.1 years |
| Jones | 16 | 79.2 years |
| Brasel | 15 | 79.3 years |
| Kilgore | 15 | 79.1 years |
| Henderson | 14 | 80.1 years |
| Phillips | 13 | 79.3 years |
| Collins | 13 | 71.2 years |
| Edgmon | 11 | 75.2 years |
Businesses in Jasper, AR
- #6 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Supervisors, construction and extraction workers"
- #21 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Used merchandise, gift, novelty, and souvenir, and other miscellaneous stores"
- #36 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Furniture and home furnishings, and household appliance stores"
- #55 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Health diagnosing and treating practitioners and other technical occupations:"
- #60 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers"
- #68 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Department and other general merchandise stores"
- #83 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in nursing homes"
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