Our Community
Welcome to Jasper, Indiana, a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family!
The City of Jasper, named one of America's 25 best small towns in 2019, is a thriving community located in the heart of scenic Southern Indiana. The City of Jasper is dedicated to ensuring a premier municipality to its 15,000 residents and thousands of visitors through its beautiful park systems, arts and cultural offerings, safe neighborhoods, and quality public services. We hope you choose Jasper, Indiana to live, work, and play!
Living in Jasper, IN
Quality of Place is a defining term when choosing a desirable place to call home. In Jasper, there are many attributes that make our community the place for you and your family. Our community boasts a significant commercial and international manufacturing sector that contributes to our diversity in welcoming new residents every day. For more information, please click on the City of Jasper logo below.
Location, Location, Location!
Jasper may be nestled in the rolling hills of Southwestern Indiana, but the proximity to metropolitan areas makes it an ideal location for those wanting to experience a "small town" feel with the "big city" amenities just down the road. Take a quick 1 hour and 15 minute trip to Louisville, KY or hop on I-69 and enjoy a 2 hour and 15 minute drive to Indianapolis, IN. Within a 3 hour drive, you can find yourself ready to experience Nashville, St. Louis, or Cincinnati. If an extended weekend to Chicago is more your speed, hop in the car for a nice 5 hour trip to find yourself enjoying the Windy City!
Award Winning Schools
Jasper may be a small community, but the educational opportunities and the school systems are top notch! Every school from elementary to high school has a list of awards and recognitions to be proud of. Blue Ribbon, Four Star, Lighthouse Schools, and more. Our education system is highly rated, and even higher performing in academics, athletics, and extra curricular activities. Below are links to understand the options for your child's education through Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools and Holy Trinity Catholic Schools.
Making Memories Close to Home
Being located in Dubois County, Jasper offers generations of history to explore. New shopping and dining experiences. And memories that last a lifetime.
Explore the rolling hills of Southern Indiana; enjoy family-fun festivals, specialty & antique shopping, delicious local cuisine, a tourist train, excellent lodging, and much more! Dubois County offers a unique destination for groups of all types where people can create memories to last a lifetime.
Ride in style by jumping aboard the “Spirit of Jasper” Train with a trip to French Lick, or connect with nature while enjoying lunch with a beautiful Patoka lake cruise aboard the Patoka Voyager. See history come to life at many of National Register of Historic Places listings and 19 churches over 100 years old. Explore the endless opportunities to create new memories in Dubois County through the links below.
https://visitduboiscounty.com/
View the Official Creating Memories in Dubois County Video
View the Official Dubois County Festivals Video
So Much More Than a Small Town
We invite you to explore the many dining, events, and attractions that our great Southern Indiana community can offer you and your family. Please click on the options below to view all that is available!
We love Jasper and know that you will too!