About Jasper
Jasper, TX is a close-knit town located in eastern Texas counting 7,505 people who proudly call it home.
Jasper holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 10.45 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 718 residents per square mile.
📰 Jasper News Today
- Search underway following report of drowning on nearby Lake Sam Rayburn KJAS.com · Aug 18
- Body of missing swimmer found | GoFundMe set up to help family 12newsnow.com · Aug 16
- Missing swimmer recovered from Lake Sam Rayburn kltv.com · Aug 16
- Modell Miller KJAS.com · Aug 18
- Jasper County Booking Report – Saturday, August 15, 2026 easttexasbanner.com · Aug 16
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Jasper Unique
- One of 11 places in the US named Jasper — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in eastern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,505.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 16 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Jasper
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Cedar Tree — regional
- Elijah's — american
- The Hamburger Depot — burger (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Jasper County Historical Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Jasper
- Carridine Park reviews ★
- Kiwanis Park reviews ★
- Sandy Creek Park reviews ★
- Bevelport Townsite Historical Monument reviews ★
- Doctor Steven H Everitt Historical Monument reviews ★
- George Washington Smyth Historical Monument reviews ★
- Martin Dies Junior State Park reviews ★
- State Wildlife Scientific Area reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Jasper
- JASPER H S
- JASPER J H
- JEAN C FEW PRI
- PARNELL EL
- QUEST COLLEGIATE ACADEMY - JASPER
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Mayor🏛️ Anderson Land
Population (2024)7,505
Rank in state#301 of 1,224
Land area10.45 sq mi
Density718/sq mi
Coordinates30.9227, -93.9933