Jack County is a county located in the north central part of the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 8,472. Its county seat is Jacksboro. The county was created in 1856 and organized the next year. It is named for Patrick Churchill Jack and his brother William Houston Jack, both soldiers of the Texas Revolution.
| Name: | Jack County |
|---|---|
| FIPS code: | 48-237 |
| State: | Texas |
| Founded: | 1857 |
| Seat: | Jacksboro |
| Largest city: | Jacksboro |
| Total Area: | 920 sq mi (2,400 km²) |
| Land Area: | 911 sq mi (2,360 km²) |
| Total Population: | 8,472 |
| Population Density: | 9.2/sq mi (3.6/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website: | www.jackcounty.org |
Jack County location map. Where is Jack County?
Jack County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 920 sq mi (2,400 km), of which 911 sq mi (2,360 km) are land and 9.5 sq mi (25 km) (1.0%) are covered by water.
Major highways
- U.S. Highway 281
- U.S. Highway 380
- State Highway 59
- State Highway 114
- State Highway 148
- State Highway 199
Adjacent counties
- Clay County (north)
- Montague County (northeast)
- Wise County (east)
- Parker County (southeast)
- Palo Pinto County (south)
- Young County (west)
- Archer County (northwest)
Jack County Topographic Map
Jack County Satellite Map
Jack County Outline Map
