Jim Wells County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 38,891. Its county seat is Alice. The county was founded in 1911 and is named for James B. Wells Jr. (1850–1923), for three decades a judge and Democratic Party political boss in South Texas.
Jim Wells County comprises the Alice, Texas micropolitan statistical area, which is included in the Corpus Christi-Kingsville-Alice combined statistical area.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which (0.4%) are covered by water.
Major highways
- 25px U.S. Highway 281
- 25px Interstate 69C is currently under construction and will follow the current route of U.S. 281 in most places.
- 20px State Highway 44
- 20px State Highway 141
- 20px State Highway 359
- 20px Farm to Market Road 624
- 20px Farm to Market Road 665
- 20px Farm to Market Road 716
- 20px Farm to Market Road 2295
Adjacent counties
- Live Oak County (north)
- San Patricio County (northeast)
- Nueces County (east)
- Kleberg County (east)
- Brooks County (south)
- Duval County (west)