Jim Wells County Map, Texas
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Jim Wells County, Texas
Jim Wells County straddles the line between South Texas brush country and coastal plain. Alice, the county seat, calls itself the “Hub City” of South Texas. Oil and gas keep the economy humming.
But agriculture is still big. You’ll see fields of cotton and grain sorghum stretching to the horizon. The county has a rich Hispanic heritage. You can taste it in the food and hear it in the music.
Premont is known for its watermelons. They’re some of the sweetest you’ll ever eat. The terrain is mostly flat, but don’t let that fool you. There’s beauty in the wide-open spaces. Hunting is popular here and so is high school football. On Friday nights, the whole county comes alive.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Jim Wells County |
| County Seat | Alice |
| Population | Approximately 41,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Alice, Orange Grove, Premont, San Diego |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 281, State Highway 44, State Highway 359 |
| FIPS Code | 48-249 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 868 square miles (865 sq mi land, 3 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Live Oak County (North), San Patricio County (Northeast), Nueces County (East), Kleberg County (East), Brooks County (South), Duval County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | Texas |
| Coordinates | 27°44’N, 98°5’W |
| Etymology | Named after James B. Wells, Jr., a political boss and judge in South Texas |
| Major Landmarks | South Texas Museum, Lake Corpus Christi State Park, Jim Wells County Fair |
| Website | Jim Wells County Website |
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