Jim Wells County

TX · Pop. 197,919 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Jim Wells County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 197,919.

$/Acre: $4,836

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 232 days

Broadband: 66%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 152.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.15%

Combined Sales Tax6.4%

Cost of Living Index100.8

Median Household Income$51,083

Poverty Rate24%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,836

Median Home Price$454K

Acres for Sale1240

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season232 days

Annual Rainfall44.3 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,999 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)110 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K651

Property Crime /100K451

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital47.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby46%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.3%

Ag EconomyWeak