Population9,287 (2020 Census)
Quiet Roads Cross the Embarras River Country
Jasper County, IllinoisNewton is the county seat and largest city, with smaller communities across the surrounding rural landscape. Illinois Routes 33, 49 and 130 provide important county connections. This guide brings together a starting point for county information, public services and local connections. Begin with Newton, then use the resource links to plan the details of a visit or an everyday errand. Check directly with each provider for current hours, access and service availability before setting out.
Jasper County at a Glance
Population9,287 (2020 Census)
County SeatNewton
Largest MunicipalityNewton
Established1831
ZIP Codes14 ZIP codes wholly or partly within the county (checked October 4, 2026)
Total Area498.2 sq mi (land and water; 2020 Census geography)
Major RoutesIllinois Route 33; Illinois Route 49; Illinois Route 130
Area Codes618 / 730 (common local area codes)
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Jasper County
The county was formed from Clay and Crawford counties in 1831 and named for Revolutionary War soldier William Jasper. Newton became its county seat. Today, Newton remains the county seat, while Newton is its largest municipality. The 2020 Census counted 9,287 residents across the county. Its towns and surrounding countryside offer different ways to understand the same place: through public buildings, transportation routes and the communities that connect them. Local records and historical collections provide a starting point for exploring how those connections changed over time.
Life in Jasper County extends beyond a single town center. Newton and rural communities are part of the local setting, alongside the routine needs of households, schools and businesses. Use county offices for the services they administer and contact municipal or township offices when a question concerns a specific address. Planning around the actual destination helps make visits, appointments and local errands more practical, especially when travel crosses town or county boundaries.
What Shapes Us
Local Heritage
Established in 1831, Jasper County has a history recorded in its communities and public institutions. Start with local collections to explore specific people, buildings and events.
Landscape and Connections
Newton and rural communities help distinguish Jasper County. Its county seat, Newton, provides a useful starting point for understanding how nearby communities connect across the area.
Everyday Community
County and local offices connect residents with practical services. Follow the linked providers for details specific to your destination, address and purpose in Jasper County.
Explore the towns, follow the stories, make local connections.
A Look Around
Scenes from Jasper County
Places and details that tell a local story.
Jasper County Daily News
Jasper County HCE Celebrates HCE Week, Promotes Youth Programs
Read the full story at Jasper County Daily News.
Read the Story Oct 13, 2026 • Local news
Around Jasper County
Stories from every corner of Jasper County.
Jasper County HCE Celebrates HCE Week, Promotes Youth Programs
Read the full story at Jasper County Daily News.
Oct 13, 2026 • Local news
Niemerg, Rose Help Honor Jasper County Man w/Highway Dedication
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Sep 28, 2026 • Local news
Jasper County Announces Delinquent Real Estate Properties Upcoming Sealed Bid Auction Sale
Read the full story at Effingham Radio.
Sep 19, 2026 • Local news
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County Resources
Find the Right Local Connection
Start with the responsible public agency or service provider. Statewide links are labeled so you can locate the office that serves your address.
Government
County & Local Resources
Supervisor of Assessments
Property assessments, exemptions and assessment office information.
Phone (618) 783-8042
Schools
County & Local Resources
Hospitals and Health
County & Local Resources
Carle Richland Memorial Hospital
Regional option in Richland County
Address 800 EAST LOCUST STREET, Olney
Phone (618) 395-2131
Crawford Memorial Hospital
Regional option in Crawford County
Address 1000 NORTH ALLEN STREET, Robinson
Phone (618) 544-3131
St Anthonys Memorial Hospital
Regional option in Effingham County
Address 503 N MAPLE STREET, Effingham
Phone (217) 342-2121
Clay County Hospital
Regional option in Clay County
Address 911 STACY BURK DR, Flora
Phone (618) 662-2131
Lawrence County Memorial Hospital
Regional option in Lawrence County
Address 2200 STATE ST, Lawrenceville
Phone (618) 943-1000
Public Safety
County & Local Resources
Illinois State Police
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Illinois State Police contacts
Find the appropriate State Police contact; call 911 for emergencies.
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center
Report cyber-enabled crime through the federal complaint portal; emergencies require 911.
Emergency Services
County & Local Resources
Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
National Weather Service
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
State Parks
County & Local Resources
Red Hills State Park
Sumner — regional option in Lawrence County. Check facilities and access notices.
Fox Ridge State Park
Charleston — regional option in Coles County. Check facilities and access notices.
Sam Dale Lake Conservation Area
Johnsonville — regional option in Wayne County. Check facilities and access notices.
Wolf Creek State Park
Windsor — regional option in Shelby County. Check facilities and access notices.
Shelbyville State Fish and Wildlife Area
Bethany — regional option in Moultrie County. Check facilities and access notices.
Trails
County & Local Resources
Newton Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
Newton, Jasper County. Check trail access and permitted uses.
Sam Parr State Fish & Wildlife Area
Newton, Jasper County. Check trail access and permitted uses.
Ballard Nature Center
Altamont — regional option in Effingham County. Check trail access and permitted uses.
Lake View Park Trail
Charleston — regional option in Coles County. Check trail access and permitted uses.
General Dacey Trail
Shelbyville — regional option in Shelby County. Check trail access and permitted uses.
Utilities
County & Local Resources
Illinois Commerce Commission
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Illinois 811 — JULIE
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Illinois energy assistance
Find utility-bill assistance and the local administering agency.
Libraries
County & Local Resources
Newton Public Library District
Address 100 South Van Buren Street Newton , IL 62448
Phone 618-783-8141
Neoga Public Library District
Regional library in Cumberland County; check borrowing eligibility
Address 551 Chestnut Avenue Neoga , IL 62447-0888
Phone 217-895-3944
Sumpter Township Library
Regional library in Cumberland County; check borrowing eligibility
Address 148 Courthouse Square Toledo , IL 62468-0067
Phone 217-849-2072
Altamont Public Library
Regional library in Effingham County; check borrowing eligibility
Address 121 West Washington Avenue Altamont , IL 62411-1451
Phone 618-483-5457
Suzette Brumleve Memorial
Regional library in Effingham County; check borrowing eligibility
Address 200 North Third Street Effingham , IL 62401-3416
Phone 217-342-2464
Courts
County & Local Resources
Illinois Courts
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Illinois Courts — Forms
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Illinois Court Help
Court-process information and help for people without an attorney.
DMV
County & Local Resources
Transportation
County & Local Resources
Illinois Department of Transportation
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Getting Around Illinois
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Illinois public transportation
Find public transportation information and regional agencies.
IDOT transit programs
Transit program information, including rural and intercity services.
Amtrak Illinois services
Find Illinois intercity rail routes and stations; some counties require travel to a regional station.
Postal Services
County & Local Resources
USPS Location Finder
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
USPS ZIP Code Lookup
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
USPS Informed Delivery
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Veterans
County & Local Resources
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
VA Facility Locator
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Veterans Crisis Line
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Employment
County & Local Resources
IllinoisJobLink — official job-seeker help
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Illinois Department of Employment Security
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Illinois workNet
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Work for Illinois
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
A Useful Starting Point
County facts and practical links for everyday questions.
Questions and Answers
Get to Know Jasper County
Find background and service information below, then follow the provider links for current details.
Newton is the county seat. Confirm the specific office and its current location before traveling.
Newton is the largest municipality listed in the county reference. Countywide statistics include other communities and unincorporated areas as well.
The 2020 Census counted 9,287 residents. This is a decennial count, not a current-year population estimate.
Jasper County was established in 1831. The county was formed from Clay and Crawford counties in 1831 and named for Revolutionary War soldier William Jasper. Newton became its county seat.
The county covers approximately 498.2 sq mi (land and water; 2020 Census geography). This total includes both land and water, rather than land area alone.
Newton is the county seat and largest city, with smaller communities across the surrounding rural landscape. Illinois Routes 33, 49 and 130 provide important county connections.
Peterson Park is in Newton, Jasper County. Check the provider’s current opening times and visitor information before traveling.
Use USPS ZIP Code Lookup with the full street address. A county boundary does not define a single postal delivery area.
Sam Parr State Fish & Wildlife Area is in Newton, Jasper County. Check the provider’s current opening times and visitor information before traveling.
Red Hills State Park is in Sumner, Lawrence County. This is a regional option outside Jasper County. Basic access is the free activity; extras may carry charges. Check the provider’s current opening times and visitor information before traveling.
Begin with the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs to locate the appropriate service office, or the VA facility locator for federal facilities.
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Find Something Fun
Explore Local PlacesPlan your next stop around current information from each place.
Kids’ Fun
- Peterson Park — Newton, Jasper County
- Ballard Nature Center — Altamont — regional option in Effingham County
- Douglas-Hart Nature Center — Mattoon — regional option in Coles County
Restaurants
- Joe's Italian Foods & Pizza — Newton, Jasper County
- Pizza Man — Newton, Jasper County
- Olde Tyme Steakhaus — Olney — regional option in Richland County
Shopping & Retail
- Crooked Creek Antler Art — Newton, Jasper County
- Arndt's Fudgery Gift Shop — Newton, Jasper County
- Nature Creations — Olney — regional option in Richland County
Clothing & Boutiques
- Legacy Harley Davidson — Effingham — regional option in Effingham County
- The Red Thread Boutique — Effingham — regional option in Effingham County
- Daisies and Denim — Effingham — regional option in Effingham County
Outdoor Fun
- Sam Parr State Fish & Wildlife Area — Newton, Jasper County
- Newton Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area — Newton, Jasper County
- Red Hills State Park — Sumner — regional option in Lawrence County
Free Things To Do
- Red Hills State Park — Sumner — regional option in Lawrence County; basic grounds/trail visit. Rentals, camping, special activities or events may cost extra.
- Fox Ridge State Park — Charleston — regional option in Coles County; basic grounds/trail visit. Rentals, camping, special activities or events may cost extra.
- Douglas-Hart Nature Center — Mattoon — regional option in Coles County; basic grounds/trail visit. Rentals, camping, special activities or events may cost extra.
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