Introduction
Jasper County, with the county seat of Newton, has a population of 9,698 according to the most recent U.S. Census. The county is named for Sgt. William Jasper, a Revolutionary War hero from South Carolina.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Jasper County has a total area of 498 square miles, of which 495 square miles consists of land and 3.6 square miles is water.
Major Highways
Jasper County has a largely agricultural community, as well as many residents working in health care, manufacturing, transportation, and retail, keeping its roadways busy. Unfortunately, this also means that motor vehicle accidents are common including agricultural truck accidents, construction and work zone accidents, car and truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and accidents involving animals.
According to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), in 2017, Jasper County had 246 motor vehicle accidents. Of these accidents, one (1) was fatal, 42 resulted in injuries, and 16 of these accidents resulted in A-injuries, or injuries that are classified by IDOT as any injury, other than a fatality, that prevents the injured person from walking, driving, or continuing with the activities they were capable of prior to the accident. This can include severe lacerations, skull and chest injuries, broken limbs, and abdominal injuries.
Climate and Weather
Jasper County weather is typical for Illinois, with highs averaging 85 °F during the summer months and lows averaging 18 °F during winter. On average, Jasper County gets 41.4 inches of measurable precipitation in the form of rain, snow, or hail, which not only contributes to motor vehicle accidents, but also slip and falls, pedestrian accidents, and bicycle accidents.
Demographics
Jasper County has approximately 3,940 households with 59.1% of these households consisting of married couples and 29.7% with children under the age of 18. The median household income of Jasper County is $46,546 and the median income for families is $53,043, making Jasper County a middle-class, family-oriented community.
Jasper County takes seriously the health and safety of its children, families, and senior residents offering various programs geared towards promoting healthy lifestyles, providing accessible and affordable medical care to lower-income residents, and ensuring that children, adults, and seniors are provided access to any additional help they may require during difficult times.
Jasper County lawyers at America’s Consumer Lawyer can also assist during these difficult times including incidents of nursing home abuse and neglect, motor vehicle accidents, premises accidents, and child accidents, abuse, or neglect.
Communities
City: Newton
Villages: Hidalgo, Rose Hill, Ste. Marie, Wheeler, Willow Hill, Yale
Unincorporated Communities: Bogota, Hunt City, West Liberty, Lis, Boos, Falmouth, Gila, Latona, Raeftown, Island Grove, Advance, Point Pleasant
Townships: Crooked Creek, Fox, Grandville, Grove, Hunt City, North Muddy, Sainte Marie, Smallwood, South Muddy, Wade, Willow Hill
Education
Public School
- Jasper County Community Unit School District 1
Private School
- Saint Thomas Catholic School
When sending your child off to school you assume they will remain safe, however, this isn’t always the case. School bus accidents, gym and physical education accidents, lack of supervision, playground injuries, and school district negligence are just a few examples of the types of school injury cases America’s Consumer Lawyer has experience with.
Attractions
Jasper County has many activities and attractions to offer its residents and visitors, including:
- Newton Lake
- Sam Parr State Park
- Newton Lake Conservation Area
- The Mug Tree
- Jasper County Museum
- Irene’s Vineyard
While most of the time spent at these attractions will be enjoyable and uneventful, accidents can occur, including slip and falls, dog bites, bicycle accidents, swimming, boating, and drowning accidents, camping injuries, and motor vehicle accidents.
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