RANK #574 / 996 · POP 122,788 · MO
PROJECTED GROWTH: +0.5%
Jasper County, Missouri, in the southwest part of the state, is perhaps best known for Joplin, its largest city, and Carthage, the county seat, nicknamed "America's Maple Leaf City." The county is part of the Joplin Metropolitan Statistical Area. Commutes are generally short, with residents averaging under 20 minutes to work. Outdoor recreation opportunities include numerous trails for hiking, biking, and running, such as the Ruby Jack Trail and the Frisco Greenway Trail. The area offers a blend of natural scenery and historical sites, including the historic Jasper County Courthouse in Carthage.
Life in Jasper County offers a balance of community and affordability, with many residents owning their homes. Public schools in the county are generally above average. The local economy is experiencing growth, with ongoing developments in infrastructure and various sectors. This includes investment in areas like data centers and energy, contributing to job opportunities and supporting the county's continued expansion.
Above national median
Below national median
Below-average climate & terrain
Housing looks undervalued at 3.2x — home prices are low relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Jasper County Powered Data Park
Geronimo Power
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$500M | Proposed |
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Foxtrot Solar Energy LLC
Evergy Missouri West
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$214M | Planned |
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Jasper Battery/Storage
Unknown
|
$100M | Planned |
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Kings Point Wind Farm
Liberty Utilities
|
$100M | Operating |
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Missouri Route 96 Corridor Upgrades (Carthage)
Missouri Department of Transportation
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$50M | Planned |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Jasper County has a Boom Town Index score of 42/100, ranking #574 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +1.1% and a median household income of $54,963, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Jasper County is $147,500 with median rent at $878/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.3726, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +0.6% year-over-year. Job growth: +1.1%. Home values changed +0.8% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 2.98% of Jasper County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.