Jasper, Georgia
Jasper is a city of 4,630 people in Pickens County, Georgia, founded in 1853.
Why visit Jasper
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 33 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Griffeth-Pendley House, Pickens County Courthouse, Jasper City Park and Roper Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Jasper
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Jasper
Jasper is a city in Pickens County, Georgia, United States. The population was 4,084 in 2020. The city is the county seat of Pickens County.
From the Wikipedia article Jasper, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks5
Griffeth-Pendley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in Georgia, United States
Pickens County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Courthouse in Georgia, United States
Pickens County Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Prison in Jasper, United States of America
Tate Gymnasium
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Old Pickens County Jail
Monument and historic site · 0.4 mi
141 North Main Street, Jasper
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Roper Park
Park · 1.8 mi
1826 Refuge Road, Jasper
Mo-Su 06:00-23:00
Arrowhead Country Club
Golf course · 1.7 mi
260 Golf Course Road, Jasper
Restaurants and cafes33
I Love New York Pizza Bar
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.4 mi
50 Depot Street, Jasper
Tu-We 16:00-20:00; Th-Sa 16:00-22:00; Su 16:00-20:00
Lollidrops Sweet Shoppe
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.4 mi
17 South Main Street, Jasper
Mo-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Pizza Hut / Wing Street
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.2 mi
1529 West Church Street, Jasper
Mo-Tu, Th-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:30-22:30
Designs on Main
Ice cream
19 North Main Street, Jasper
Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Pendley Creek Brewing Company
Bar and pub
57 North Main Street, Jasper
Fr-Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Rocco's Pub
Bar and pub · 2.0 mi
47 Mountainside Village Parkway, Jasper
Su-Th 11:00-23:00;Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
Made With Love Soul Food & More
Diner · American · 0.5 mi
27 Burnt Mountain Road
Mo,We-Th 11:00-20:00; Tu off; Fr-Sa 11:00-20:30; Su 11:00-16:00
Deb's Bakery & Craft Shop
Bakery · 0.6 mi
88 Burnt Mountain Road
Mo-Fr 06:30-16:30
21 more on the map.
Where to stay2
History
Jasper was founded in 1853 as seat of the newly formed Pickens County. It was incorporated in 1857 as a town and in 1957 as a city. The community is named for William Jasper, a hero of the American Revolutionary War. Jasper is situated at an elevation of 1,463 feet (446 m).
From the History section of Jasper, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship11
Salem Baptist Church
Church · Southern Baptist · 2.7 mi
2915 Salem Church Road, Jasper
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare4
Map of Jasper
90 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 31°F | 5.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 34°F | 5.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 40°F | 5.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 47°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 75°F | 56°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 63°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 67°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 66°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 61°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 50°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 40°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 51°F | 35°F | 5.3 in | 0.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Jasper 1 Nnw (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Pickens County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2021-05-05: Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2021-01-12: Tropical Storm Zeta (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Dalton Municipal Airport (DNN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 30 miles away.
- Ball Ground 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Canton 15 mi south, about 25 min by car
- Fairmount 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Ellijay 16 mi north, about 25 min by car
- Dawsonville 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Holly Springs 21 mi south, about 34 min by car
- Milton 23 mi south, about 37 min by car
- Woodstock 25 mi south, about 41 min by car
- Cumming 25 mi southeast, about 40 min by car
- Alpharetta 29 mi south, about 46 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Jasper City Hall - panoramio, Thomson M, CC BY 3.0
- Old Pickens County Jail, Jasper GA, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Old Federal Road historical marker, Jasper GA, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Ten Commandments, Jasper GA, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Pickens County historical marker, Jasper GA, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Jasper Depot, Jasper GA, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Jasper Georgia City Hall, Thomson200, CC0
- Pickens County Georgia Courthouse, Calvin Beale, Public domain
- GRIFFITH-PENDLEY HOUSE, PICKENS COUNTY, GA, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tate Gymnasium, MrGeode13, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sharp Mountain in the evening - panoramio, Thomson M, CC BY 3.0
- Sharp Mountain in the morning - panoramio, Thomson M, CC BY 3.0
- Pickens County Jail 3, Poo pourri, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pickens County Jail 2, Poo pourri, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Pickens County Jail Cornerstone, MrGeode13, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Pickens County Jail, MrGeode13, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pickens County Jail, Poo pourri, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Pickens County jail - panoramio, Thomson M, CC BY 3.0
- Kirby-Quinton cabin - panoramio, Thomson M, CC BY 3.0
- Pickens County Courthouse - panoramio, Thomson M, CC BY 3.0
- Sharp Top Mountain - panoramio (1), Thomson M, CC BY 3.0
- Mount Oglethorpe - panoramio (4), Thomson M, CC BY 3.0
- Pickens County Courthouse - panoramio (1), Thomson M, CC BY 3.0
- Mount Oglethorpe - panoramio (2), Thomson M, CC BY 3.0
- Sharp Mountain - panoramio (4), Thomson M, CC BY 3.0
- Pickens County Airport (Georgia) 2026, WMrapids, CC0
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