There are 4 nursing homes serving Jasper, Arkansas. This includes 1 in Jasper and 3 nearby. The daily costs for nursing home care in Arkansas range from $110 up to $221, with an average cost running approximately $155. The monthly expense averages about $4,650 and ranges between $3,300 and $6,630. Yearly, the mean cost is about $56,575, which is less than the national average of $77,380.
Jasper is a small municipality in Newton County, Arkansas. Though the city itself includes just 2,585 residents, the encompassing statistical area has a total population of 813,489. The senior community currently constitutes around 40% of the overall population.
Jasper has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 63. The city has a median per capita income of $16,000 and a median household income is $26,000 (the Arkansas state average is $35,000). The current unemployment rate is roughly 9.65% and the average housing price is $115,500, which is less than the state average of $117,000.
Jasper has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and temperate summers. The area receives large amounts of rainfall annually. Jasper has good air quality ratings and a low rate of crime in relation to other cities.