Map of Jasper County, South Carolina

Jasper County is the southernmost county in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 28,791. Its county seat is Ridgeland and its largest city is Hardeeville. The county was formed in 1912 from portions of Hampton County and Beaufort County.

Jasper County is included in the Hilton Head Island–Bluffton, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is located in the Lowcountry region of the state. For several decades, in contrast to neighboring Beaufort County, Jasper was one of the poorest counties in the state. Recent development from 2000 onwards has given the county new residents, expanded business opportunities, and a wealthier tax base.

Jasper County overview:
Name:	Jasper County
FIPS code:	45-053
State:	South Carolina
Founded:	1912
Named for:	William Jasper
Seat:	Ridgeland
Largest city:	Hardeeville
Total Area:	699 sq mi (1,810 km²)
Land Area:	655 sq mi (1,700 km²)
Total Population:	30,324
Population Density:	46.3/sq mi (17.9/km²)
Time zone:	UTC−5 (Eastern)
Summer Time Zone (DST):	UTC−4 (EDT)
Website:	www.jaspercountysc.gov

Jasper County location map. Where is Jasper County?

Jasper County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Jasper County. — Location of Jasper County in the the United States.

Jasper County location on the South Carolina map. Where is Jasper County. — Location of Jasper County in South Carolina.

History

The county was founded in 1912 and was named after William Jasper. The county seat is Ridgeland while the largest city is Hardeeville, the county is also in the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort Metropolitan Area.

Jasper County Road Map

Jasper CountyStreet Map. — Street map of Jasper County, South Carolina. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)

Jasper CountyMap — Jasper Countypolitical map.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 699 square miles (1,810 km), of which 655 square miles (1,700 km) is land and 44 square miles (110 km) (6.3%) is water.

National protected areas

Savannah National Wildlife Refuge (part)
Tybee National Wildlife Refuge

State and local protected areas/sites

Frampton Plantation House
Kingfisher Pond Recreation Area
Old House Plantation

Major water bodies

Atlantic Ocean
Intracoastal Waterway
Okatee River
Savannah River
Tulifiny River

Adjacent counties

Major highways

I-95
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