Jasper, Arkansas
City · Population 518 · #249 in Arkansas
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About Jasper
Jasper, AR is a tiny community located in northwestern Arkansas with an estimated population of 518.
Officially, Jasper is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.95 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 545 residents per square mile.
📰 Jasper News Today
- Arlie Ray Rylee Obituary (2026) - Jasper, AR - Coffman Funeral Home of Jasper Legacy obituary · Aug 3
- 6 Most Laid-Back Small Towns in the Ozarks WorldAtlas · Aug 6
- Buffalo River Elk Festival offers last shot at elk hunting permit June 26-27 Arkansas Game and Fish Commission · Jun 24
- Jasper Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 26
- Arkansas History for July 3: Jasper bus hijacking Magnolia Reporter · Jul 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Jasper Unique
- One of 11 places in the US named Jasper — but the Arkansas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northwestern Arkansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Arkansas — one of 625 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Jasper
- Jasper Pizza Company — pizza
- Ozark Cafe — burger
- Peggy Sue's Coffee — coffee shop (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- AGFC Hillary Jones Wildlife Museum · Museum
- Bradley House Museum · Museum
- Tim Ernst Canvas Gallery · Art gallery
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Jasper
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Jasper
- JASPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- JASPER HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateArkansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)518
Rank in state#249 of 500
Land area0.95 sq mi
Density545/sq mi
Coordinates36.0121, -93.1875