WELCOME TO JERSEY COUNTY

Located to the north of St. Louis on US 67, Jersey County covers over 240,000 acres and is predominately rural. Jerseyville, the county seat, is the largest municipality and offers shopping, restaurants, recreation, and a friendly atmosphere for visitors. Grafton, a tourist town along the river, is the second largest municipality and is located on Illinois 100, part of the National Scenic Byway called The Great River Road. The Mississippi River delineates the southern edge of the county and the Illinois River along much of the western edge. The bluffs of Pere Marquette State Park overlook the confluence of the Mississippi, Illinois, and Missouri Rivers.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

- Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the recycling program will be closed until further notice. As always, we will do our best to serve your needs. Please feel free to call our office
Final 2021 Mitigation Plan
IAFSM Award
THE MARVELOUS ADVENTURES OF COUNTYLAND an innovative children’s book
Opposition to the National Park
To gather documentation and strengthen the appeal for federal assistance following the storm & flooding event in late July, an additional survey for residents and business owners has been developed by IEMA-OHS.What Information Should I Submit? We are seeking the following information to support the appeal for federal assistance: Photos of damage, Documentation of alternative housing needs, Reports of illness or health impacts, Mold remediation efforts, Replacement of furnaces, water heaters, or major appliances, Any other relevant information regarding damage or ongoing needs .To submit a survey, please visit the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMAOHS) website: https://iemaohs.illinois.gov/recovery Please submit your survey by November 7, 2025.

Mission Statement:

The County Officials of Jersey County are committed to providing the highest quality services in a fiscally responsible manner to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of all Jersey County residents. Our guiding principles will be honesty and integrity, community service, fiscal responsibility, and respect for others.

In 2019, the Illinois General Assembly passed Public Act 101-0504. The law requires IMRF to post certain employer cost and participation information on its website. IMRF will update these reports annually.

Jersey County Illinois 2018 Aerial Wall Map

Jerseyville, US

Dec 31, 2025

37°F

broken clouds

76 %

1015 mb

8 mph

Wind Gust: 14 mph

Clouds: 71%

Visibility: 6 mi

Sunrise: 7:20 am

Sunset: 4:48 pm

OFFICE HOURS:

8AM – 4PM M–F

200 North Lafayette
Jerseyville, IL 62052

Phone: (618) 498-5571

Please direct all Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to the State’s Attorney’s Office:
201 W. Pearl
Jerseyville, IL 62052
618-498-5571
sao@jerseyil.org

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

US Government Information and Services Guide

Better Business Bureau

US Department of State Travel Info

National Council on Aging

Veterans Memory Care

Department of Agriculture