Jim Wells County, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
38,863 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$47,492 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$104,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$470 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$638 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Alice Urban Area
4
Texas
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Alice Urban Area
6
Texas
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 0 56
Feb 2 0 59
Mar 2 0 65
Apr 2 0 72
May 2 0 78
Jun 2 0 82
Jul 2 0 84
Aug 2 0 85
Sep 4 0 80
Oct 3 0 74
Nov 2 0 65
Dec 1 0 57

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 59% of residents leaning left and 38% leaning right.

Liberal (60%) (39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 40%
Hillary Clinton 58%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 15, TX State Senate District 20, TX State House District 43, TX
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Schools

Saenz El
<1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Memorial Int
1 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Noonan El
2 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Texas A & M University-Kingsville
19 miles, S • 2.3 star
Del Mar College
42 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Christus Spohn Hospital Alice
4 miles, E • 4.1 star
Christus Spohn Hospital Kleberg
22 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

Laredo International Airport
85 miles, W • 1 star
Valley International Airport
108 miles, S • 1 star
McAllen Miller International Airport
108 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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