Jim Wells County
Origin of the Name
Jim Wells County was named after James Babbage Wells Jr., who was a judge and Democratic party boss in southern Texas.
Jim Wells County
County Details
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County Seat Alice
Established 1911
Population 38,891
Median Age 36.1
Land Area 865.18 sq mi
Water Area 3.37 sq mi
Total Area 868.54 sq mi
Percent Urban 49.92%
Percent Rural 50.08%
Latitude, Longitude 27.7842° N, 98.0465° W