The Town FilesJim Wells County, Texas
38,850 people. The median home is worth $123,600 (typical Texas town: $184,100) and the median household earns $51,896.
Towns in Jim Wells County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice | 17,891 | $131,100 | $48,676 | 35.4 |
| Premont | 2,455 | $89,800 | $47,728 | 29.7 |
| Ben Bolt | 1,662 | $100,000 | $61,741 | 34.8 |
| Rancho Alegre | 1,415 | $51,100 | $49,202 | 33.6 |
| Orange Grove | 1,165 | $123,300 | $44,779 | 36.9 |
| Coyote Acres | 570 | — | $103,750 | 39.7 |
People and housing
| Jim Wells County | Typical Texas town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $123,600 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $938 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $51,896 | $65,842 |
| Median age | 35.7 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.3% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.7% | 13.1% |
Jobs and pay
15,016 jobs in 2024, average pay $47,794 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 529 storm events in Jim Wells County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Jim Wells County has been included in 31 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 18, 2026 | Flood | EM-3649: Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| July 26, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3530: Hurricane Hanna |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).