Jim Wells County, Texas
Among the top 6% of US counties for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 42% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 94% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 7% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 43% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade F, better than 6% of US counties
- top 2% for comfortable days
- top 8% for estimated total tax burden
- bottom 4% for violent crime
Jim Wells County is a county in Texas with about 39,000 residents. It grades A for weather and F for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include comfortable days, estimated total tax burden, and income tax. It rates lower on broadband access and violent crime.
Official websiteco.jim-wells.tx.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Sweltering, humid summers · Mild winters · Moderate rain
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83%56%clearovercast
Precipitation 3.3 in1.5 in
oppressive 88%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$47k15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 82% of US counties
Home Value$92k7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$849better than 43% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 21% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.18%better than 28% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax8.20%better than 32% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden5.03%better than 92% of US counties
Unemployment5.2%better than 41% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)57°F96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)86°F99th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation29.5 in24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.3 inbetter than 85% of US counties
Sunny Days262 daysbetter than 78% of US counties
Summer Humidity73°Fbetter than 7% of US counties
Comfortable Days133 daysbetter than 98% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk86.5better than 13% of US counties
School Quality56.6better than 54% of US counties
Violent Crime2208/100kbetter than 4% of US counties
Property Crime2317/100kbetter than 9% of US counties
Community
Population39,06062nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.610th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3155th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9944th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)17.7%4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.6%24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)80.3%97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.4%38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.0%4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 45% of US counties
Walkability6.5/20better than 63% of US counties
Airport Distance132 mibetter than 32% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access68.9%better than 6% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.26better than 26% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 15% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Jim Wells County an affordable place to live?
- Jim Wells County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 82% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Jim Wells County?
- The median home value in Jim Wells County is $92k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Jim Wells County?
- Median household income in Jim Wells County is $47k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Jim Wells County?
- Median gross rent in Jim Wells County is $849 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Jim Wells County safe?
- Jim Wells County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2208/100k (better than 4%). Property crime is 2317/100k.
- What is the weather like in Jim Wells County?
- Jim Wells County averages 86°F in July and 57°F in January, with 29.5 in of annual precipitation and about 262 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Jim Wells County?
- Public-school quality in Jim Wells County is about average, scoring better than 54% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Jim Wells County?
- The average one-way commute in Jim Wells County is 25 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)