County population in 2014: 36,872 (42% urban, 58% rural); it was 37,213 in 2000County owner-occupied with a mortgage or a loan houses and condos in 2010: 7,102 County owner-occupied free and clear houses and condos in 2010: 4,000 County owner-occupied houses and condos in 2000: 11,125 Renter-occupied apartments: 3,704 (it was 3,564 in 2000)
% of renters here:
24%
State:
28%
Land area: 730 sq. mi.
Water area: 2.9 sq. mi.
Population density: 51 people per square mile (average).
Mar. 2016 cost of living index in Jasper County: 84.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Industries providing employment: Agriculture,forestry,fishing and hunting, and mining (24.4%), Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services (15.3%), Construction (11.7%), Educational, health and social services (11.4%).
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2015: $2,018 (1.6%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2015: $1,972 (1.6%)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2015: 9.6%
(9.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 25.9% for Black residents, 28.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 84.4% for American Indian residents, 68.1% for other race residents, 28.6% for two or more races residents)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2015: 9.4%
Jasper County:
9.4%
Iowa:
12.2%
(8.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 25.7% for Black residents, 28.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 84.4% for American Indian residents, 69.6% for other race residents, 19.9% for two or more races residents)
Median age of residents in 2015: 42 years old
(Males: 40 years old, Females: 44 years old)
(Median age for: White residents: 43 years old, Black residents: 34 years old, American Indian residents: 45 years old, Asian residents: 35 years old, Hispanic or Latino residents: 21 years old, Other race residents: 30 years old)
Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Jasper County is $423 a month. Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $556 a month. Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $707 a month.
Notable locations in this county outside city limits:
Notable locations in Jasper County: Victor East Bound Rest Area (A), Victor West Bound Rest Area (B), Riverdale (C), Boltonville (D), West Troy (E), York Center (F), Hedge (G), Knoll Ridge Country Club (H), Amana Welcome Center (I), Kinze Manufacturing Incorporated (J), Iowa County Home (K). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in Jasper County include: Armah Church (A), Swedenborg Church (B), Trinity Church (C), Upper Deer Creek Church (D), West Union Church (E), Champion Hill Church (F), Zion Church (G), Saint James Lutheran Church (H), Community Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Bishop Cemetery (1), Piersol Cemetery (2), Pilot Grove Union Cemetery (3), Pleasant Ridge Cemetery (4), Calvary Cemetery (5), Saint Bernards Cemetery (6), Saint Johns Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Big Bear Creek (A), Buckeye Creek (B), Convey Creek (C), Coon Creek (D), Deep Creek (E), Deep River (F), Devils Run (G), Willow Creek (H), Pig Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Parks in Jasper County include: Lake Iowa County Recreation Area (1), Historic Amana Colonies State Historical Marker (2), Lantz Wildlife Reserve (3), Berstier Woods (4), Pilot Grove State Preserve (5), Randolph Wildlife Management Area (6). Display/hide their locations on the map
Current college students: 1,015 People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 86.8% People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 15.9%
Number of foreign born residents: 548 (39% naturalized citizens)
Jasper County:
1.5%
Whole state:
3.1%
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
1995 to March 2000: 173
1990 to 1994: 101
1985 to 1989: 38
1980 to 1984: 41
1975 to 1979: 22
1970 to 1974: 25
1970 to 1974: 13
1965 to 1969: 135
Note: State values scaled to Jasper County population
Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.5 minutes
Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 69.4%
Housing units in structures:
One, detached: 12,250
One, attached: 108
Two: 346
3 or 4: 615
5 to 9: 415
10 to 19: 600
20 or more: 495
Mobile homes: 822
Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 8
Housing units in Jasper County with a mortgage: 5,555 (582 second mortgage, 687 home equity loan, 50 both second mortgage and home equity loan) Houses without a mortgage: 3,249
Here:
63.1% with mortgage
State:
62.8% with mortgage
Religion statistics for Jasper County
Religion
Adherents
Congregations
Mainline Protestant
7,916
30
Evangelical Protestant
5,173
29
Catholic
2,431
2
Other
607
3
None
20,715
-
Jasper County Religion Details
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 7
Jasper County:
1.91 / 10,000 pop.
State:
2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:
0.27 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:
0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:
0.27 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:
0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 22
Jasper County:
6.00 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:
5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 22
This county:
6.00 / 10,000 pop.
State:
8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Jasper County:
8.7%
Iowa:
7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Jasper County:
30.0%
State:
27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:
14.2%
State:
14.5%
Agriculture in Jasper County:
Average size of farms: 339 acres Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $122,889 Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $276.62 The value of nursery, greenhouse, floriculture, and sod as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 0.43% The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 40.48% Average total farm production expenses per farm: $95,856 Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 78.09% Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 0.30% Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $97,775 The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 85.31% Average age of principal farm operators: 54 years Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 9.57 Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 1.75% Corn for grain: 156944 harvested acres Soybeans for beans: 144889 harvested acres Vegetables: 33 harvested acres Land in orchards: 33 acres
Tornado activity:
Jasper County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is significantly below Iowa state average. It is 2688399.2 times below overall U.S. average. Tornadoes in this county have caused 8 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004. On 4/21/1973, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado injured 6 people
Earthquake activity:
Jasper County-area historical earthquake activity is near Iowa state average. It is 82% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 353.1 miles away from Jasper County center On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 337.0 miles away from the county center On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.0 MB, 4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 215.9 miles away from the county center On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 364.3 miles away from the county center On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 379.1 miles away from Jasper County center On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 313.8 miles away from the county center Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Most recent natural disasters:
Iowa Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding, Incident Period: June 26, 2014 to July 08, 2014, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-4187: August 05, 2014, FEMA Id: 4187, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood, Wind
Iowa Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Incident Period: May 19, 2013 to June 15, 2013, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-4126: July 02, 2013, FEMA Id: 4126, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
Iowa Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes, Incident Period: June 01, 2010 to August 31, 2010, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1930: July 29, 2010, FEMA Id: 1930, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
Iowa Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Incident Period: May 25, 2008 to August 13, 2008, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1763: May 27, 2008, FEMA Id: 1763, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
Iowa Severe Winter Storms, Incident Period: February 23, 2007 to March 02, 2007, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1688: March 14, 2007, FEMA Id: 1688, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm
Iowa Hurricane Katrina Evacuation, Incident Period: August 29, 2005 to October 01, 2005, Emergency Declared EM-3239: September 10, 2005, FEMA Id: 3239, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
Iowa Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Incident Period: May 19, 2004 to June 24, 2004, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1518: May 25, 2004, FEMA Id: 1518, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
Iowa Severe Weather, Tornadoes and Flooding, Incident Period: June 13, 1998 to July 15, 1998, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1230: July 02, 1998, FEMA Id: 1230, Natural disaster type: Tornado, Flood
Iowa Severe Snow Storms, Incident Period: October 26, 1997 to October 28, 1997, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1191: November 20, 1997, FEMA Id: 1191, Natural disaster type: Storm, Snow
Iowa Flooding, Severe Storm, Incident Period: April 13, 1993 to October 01, 1993, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-996: July 09, 1993, FEMA Id: 996, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood
3 other natural disasters have been reported since 1953.
The number of natural disasters in Jasper County (13) is near the US average (13). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12 Emergencies Declared: 1
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 6, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations (9%)
Sales and related occupations (9%)
Office and administrative support occupations (5%)
Office and administrative support occupations (24%)
Sales and related occupations (9%)
Management occupations (9%)
Education, training, and library occupations (9%)
Personal care and service occupations (7%)
Production occupations (6%)
Healthcare support occupations (6%)
Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):
Mexico (29%)
Netherlands (10%)
Germany (10%)
Other South Central Asia (9%)
Canada (7%)
Korea (7%)
Laos (6%)
Most common first ancestries reported in Jasper County (%):
German (26%)
Dutch (16%)
United States or American (15%)
English (10%)
Irish (9%)
Norwegian (4%)
Swedish (2%)
Means of transportation to work:
Drove a car alone: 14,454 (79%)
Carpooled: 2,170 (12%)
Bus or trolley bus: 89 (0%)
Streetcar or trolley car: 6 (0%)
Bicycle: 48 (0%)
Walked: 592 (3%)
Other means: 86 (0%)
Worked at home: 931 (5%)
Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders ($)
People in group quarters in Jasper County, Iowa in 2000:
987 people in state prisons
461 people in nursing homes
78 people in religious group quarters
40 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse
31 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
27 people in homes for the mentally retarded
24 people in other nonhousehold living situations
13 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
9 people in other group homes
People in group quarters in Jasper County, Iowa in 2010:
1,155 people in state prisons
291 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
100 people in group homes intended for adults
42 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities
33 people in residential treatment centers for adults
15 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers
11 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness
Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2010 was $53,147.
5.22% of this county's 2011 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2010 ($34,350 average adjusted gross income)
Here:
5.22%
Iowa average:
5.75%
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
4.01% relocated from other counties in Iowa ($25,729 average AGI)
1.21% relocated from other states ($8,621 average AGI)
Jasper County:
1.21%
Iowa average:
2.41%
Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries
Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2010 and 2011:
5.75% of this county's 2010 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2011 ($38,325 average adjusted gross income)
Here:
5.75%
Iowa average:
5.94%
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
4.08% relocated to other counties in Iowa ($26,103 average AGI)
1.66% relocated to other states ($12,220 average AGI)
Jasper County:
1.66%
Iowa average:
2.60%
Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries
Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2010 and 2011:
Percentage of population without health insurance coverage in Jasper County
Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2007: 6,591 (5,723 aged, 868 disabled) Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2007: 337 (4%)
Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare)
Aged persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare)
Disabled persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare)
Most common underlying causes of death in Jasper County, Iowa in 1999 - 2014:
Acute myocardial infarction, unspecified (525)
Bronchus or lung, unspecified - Malignant neoplasms (458)
Stroke, not specified as haemorrhage or infarction (208)
Unspecified dementia (135)
Colon, unspecified - Malignant neoplasms (133)
Pneumonia, unspecified (130)
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, so described (128)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 6% Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 4%
Short term general hospitals per 100,000 population in 2004: 2.65 Short term general hospital admissions per 100,000 population in 2004: 6,077 Short term general hospital beds per 100,000 population in 2004: 138 Emergency room visits per 100,000 population in 2004: 23,652
General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1,141 Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 895
Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 39 Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 77
Limited-service eating places per 100,000 population in 2005 : 8
Suicides per 1,000,000 population from 2000 to 2006: 96.1. This is less than state average.
Household type by relationship:
Households: 35,194
In family households: 29,709 (7,745 male householders, 2,335 female householders)
8,155 spouses, 9,777 children (8,942 natural, 280 adopted, 555 stepchildren), 489 grandchildren, 137 brothers or sisters, 122 parents, 163 other relatives, 688 non-relatives
In nonfamily households: 5,485 (2,173 male householders (1,793 living alone)), 2,553 female householders (2,302 living alone)), 759 nonrelatives
In group quarters: 1,648 (1,489 institutionalized population)
Size of family households: 5,151 2-persons, 2,027 3-persons, 1,730 4-persons, 800 5-persons, 274 6-persons, 98 7-or-more-persons.
6,966 married couples with children.
1,681 single-parent households (493 men, 1,188 women).
96.9% of residents of Jasper County speak English at home.
1.6% of residents speak Spanish at home (72% speak English very well, 10% speak English well, 15% speak English not well, 3% don't speak English at all).
1.1% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (78% speak English very well, 19% speak English well, 3% speak English not well).
0.2% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (69% speak English very well, 12% speak English well, 7% speak English not well, 12% don't speak English at all).
0.1% of residents speak other language at home (79% speak English very well, 21% speak English well).
In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $185,502,000 ($4,918 per capita) Department of Defense expenditure: $2,255,000 Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $87,921,000 Federal other direct payments to individuals: $38,282,000 Federal direct payments not to individuals: $17,179,000 Federal grants: $33,213,000 Federal procurement contracts: $1,787,000 ($13,000 Department of Defense) Federal salaries and wages: $7,119,000 ($511,000 Department of Defense) Federal Government direct loans: $2,454,000 Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $14,105,000 Federal Government insurance: $69,789,000
Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 2,336
Here:
62 per 1000 residents
State:
66 per 1000 residents
Deaths: 1,747
Here:
46 per 1000 residents
State:
48 per 1000 residents
Net international migration: +145
Here:
+4 per 1000 residents
State:
+10 per 1000 residents
Net internal migration: -216
Here:
-6 per 1000 residents
State:
-14 per 1000 residents
Population growth in Jasper County
Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 5.48 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)
Note: State values scaled to Jasper County population
no vehicle: 347
1 vehicle: 2,417
2 vehicles: 5,045
3 vehicles: 2,215
4 vehicles: 798
5+ vehicles: 303
no vehicle: 555
1 vehicle: 1,694
2 vehicles: 915
3 vehicles: 261
4 vehicles: 65
5+ vehicles: 74
60% of Jasper County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago. Out of people who lived in different houses, 53% lived in this county. Out of people who lived in different counties, 74% lived in Iowa.
Jasper County:
59.9%
State average:
57.7%
Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:
This state: 30,689
Northeast: 393
Midwest: 3,274
South: 1,063
West: 1,154
Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $76,700
Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1%
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 1%
Year Householders Moved Into Unit
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