Cities & Towns in Jim Wells County, TX
Jim Wells County, county in Texas, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 40,452 inhabitants. The county was created 115 years ago in 1911. Its county seat is Alice.
There are 3 city/town in Jim Wells County, TX. The largest city of Jim Wells County is Alice with a population of 18,591. Other cities include, Premont population 2,525 and Orange Grove population 1,296
Jim Wells County is located in the Coastal Bend region of southern Texas. While largely rural, it contains a few small cities and towns.
- With over 19,000 residents, Alice is the largest city and county seat of Jim Wells.
- Landmarks include the historic Alice Opera House and the Alice Independent School District administration building.
- The Alice International Flapjack Festival occurs each March, featuring pancake breakfasts, rides, and contests.
- Orange Grove has around 1,300 residents and serves as a suburban community outside Alice.
- The town hosts the annual Orange Grove Happening Festival in November with food, arts and crafts.
- Leading employers include the Orange Grove Independent School District and oil and gas companies.
- Premont is a small town of about 2,600 people.
- Historic buildings include the San Francisco de la Espada Mission and the Presidio La Bahia fort.
- The Premont Cowboys professional baseball team plays at Cowboy Field.
Sandia
- Sandia is an unincorporated rural community with around 400 residents.
- The economy revolves around agriculture, mainly crops like cotton, corn and sorghum.
- Outdoor recreation draws visitors to the Sandia Lakes recreation area for fishing and boating.
In summary, Jim Wells County is a agricultural area dotted with small towns that celebrate the region's Mexican and ranching heritage. The city of Alice serves as the main urban center.
All Jim Wells County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jim Wells County.
| City Name | Population |
|---|---|
| Alice | 18,591 |
| Orange Grove | 1,296 |
| Premont | 2,525 |


