Map of Jim Wells County, Texas

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.

Jim Wells County overview:
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 location on the U.S. Map. Where is Jim Wells County. — Location of Jim Wells County in the the United States.

Jim Wells County location on the Texas map. Where is Jim Wells County. — Location of Jim Wells County in Texas.

Jim Wells County Road Map

Jim Wells CountyStreet Map. — Street map of Jim Wells County, Texas. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)

Jim Wells CountyMap — Jim Wells Countypolitical 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