Jim Wells County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 38,891. The county was founded in 1911 and is named for James B. Wells Jr. (1850–1923), for three decades a judge and Democratic Party political boss in South Texas.
Jim Wells County comprises the Alice, Texas micropolitan statistical area, which is included in the Corpus Christi–Kingsville-Alice combined statistical area.
| Name: | Jim Wells County |
|---|---|
| FIPS code: | 48-249 |
| State: | Texas |
| Founded: | 1911 |
| Named for: | James Babbage Wells Jr. |
| Seat: | Alice |
| Largest city: | Alice |
| Total Area: | 868 sq mi (2,250 km²) |
| Land Area: | 865 sq mi (2,240 km²) |
| Total Population: | 38,891 |
| Population Density: | 45/sq mi (17/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website: | www.co.jim-wells.tx.us |
Jim Wells County location map. Where is Jim Wells County?
Jim Wells County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 868 sq mi (2,250 km), of which 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km) (0.4%) are covered by water.
Major highways
- U.S. Highway 281
- Interstate 69C is currently under construction and will follow the current route of U.S. 281 in most places.
- State Highway 44
- State Highway 141
- State Highway 359
- Farm to Market Road 624
- Farm to Market Road 665
- Farm to Market Road 716
- Farm to Market Road 2295
Adjacent counties
- Live Oak County (north)
- San Patricio County (northeast)
- Nueces County (east)
- Kleberg County (east)
- Brooks County (south)
- Duval County (west)
Jim Wells County Topographic Map
Jim Wells County Satellite Map
Jim Wells County Outline Map
