Jim Wells County, TX
Living in Jim Wells County
Bikeability9
Walkability35
Commute33
Public Transit10
Affordability80
Public Safety48
Airports12
Hospitals62
Colleges55
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools22
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
41kPopulation+341 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
71%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian18%
Hispanic or Latino80%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school25%
High school graduate37%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$4.5k (2010–19)
77%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector74%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office21%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$76kMedian Home Value+$8.4k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$511Median Monthly Rent+$104 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home13%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K33%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity76%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas20%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Jim Wells County
United States45
Texas51
Property Crime in Jim Wells County
United States48
Texas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (57%)(41%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump44%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar | 66 | 2 | 0 |
| Apr | 73 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 79 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 83 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 85 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 85 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 66 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 58 | 2 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jim Wells County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding57
Tornado19
Coastal Flooding9
Hurricane Force Winds3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jim Wells County, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jim Wells County, TX
St Joseph Parochial School
1 miles, NE
St Elizabeth Catholic School
2 miles, NE
Alice Christian School
3 miles, NE
Epiphany Episcopal School
20 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Jim Wells County, TX
Texas A & M University-Kingsville
19 miles, SE
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
47 miles, E
Texas A & M International University
83 miles, W
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
99 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jim Wells County, TX
Christus Spohn Hospital Alice
4 miles, NE
Christus Spohn Hospital Kleberg
22 miles, SE
Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi
43 miles, E
Driscoll Childrens Hospital
43 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Jim Wells County, TX
Corpus Christi International Airport
36 miles, E
Laredo International Airport
85 miles, W
Valley International Airport
107 miles, S
McAllen Miller International Airport
108 miles, S