Jim Wells County, TX Public Records

Justice of Peace Precinct 1 Place 1 - Alice
200 N Almond St, Rm B-103
Alice, TX 78332 http://www.co.jim-wells.tx.us/default
Hours: 8AM-12: 1PM-5PM CST
P: 361-668-5719
F: 361-661-0697
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justice of Peace Precinct 6 Place 1 - Ben Bolt
PO Box 647
Ben Bolt, TX 78342 https://www.co.jim-wells.tx.us/page/c
Hours: 8AM-N 1PM-5PM M-F CST
P: 361-664-9987
F: 361-668-6384
Couriers: 100 Burton
Ben Bolt, TX 78342
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justice of Peace Precinct 4 Place 1 - Premont
PO Drawer H
Premont, TX 78375 https://www.co.jim-wells.tx.us/defaul
P: 361-348-2773
F: 361-348-3821
Couriers: 914 S Broadway
Premont, TX 78375
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justice of Peace Precinct 3 Place 1 - Sandia
PO Box 150
Sandia, TX 78382 http://www.co.jim-wells.tx.us/default
P: 361-547-9796
F: 361-547-0990
Couriers: 12111 Hwy 359
Sandia, TX 78382
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justice of Peace Precinct 5 Place 1 - Orange Grove
PO Box 331
Orange Grove, TX 78372 https://www.co.jim-wells.tx.us/page/c
Hours: 7:30AM-12:30PM 1PM-5PM M-TH; 8AM-N F CST
P: 361-384-2486 ext. 2
F: 361-384-0417
Couriers: 107 Armstrong Dr
Orange Grove, TX 78372
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
District Court
PO Box 2219
Alice, TX 78333 http://www.co.jim-wells.tx.us/default
Hours: 8AM-N, 1-5PM CST
P: 361-668-5717
F: 361-668-5732
Couriers: 200 N. Almond Street, Ste. 207
Alice, TX 78332
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil, Family, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, sealed, or adoption records released
Fax filings are not accepted.
County Court
PO Box 1459
Alice, TX 78333 http://www.co.jim-wells.tx.us/
Hours: 8AM-N 1PM-5PM CST
P: 361-668-5702
F: 361-661-1372
Couriers: 200 N Almond St
Alice, TX 78333
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil, Probate
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, sealed, or adoption records released

Jim Wells County, TX Vital Records

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Jim Wells County
County Clerk
200 N Almond St, #103
Alice, TX 78332 http://www.co.jim-wells.tx.us/default
8AM-N 1PM-5PM CST
Phone: 361-668-5702 ext. 3
Fax: 361-661-1372
Recorded Documents

Jim Wells County Vital Certificates

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Jim Wells County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 864.52 sq mi
Population (2009): 41,001
  • Females: 51.2%
  • White: 97%
  • Black/African American: 1.1%
  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 77.4%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 20.9%
Population Change (2000-2009): 1,669
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 3.6%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 62.6%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 21.6%
High School Graduates (2000): 64.8%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 10.9%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.99
Housing Units (2000): 14,819
Homeownership Rate (2000): 76.5%
Migration Flow to Jim Wells County, TX from (2007-2008):

Jim Wells County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $886,816
  • Construction: $23,694
  • Retail Trade: $52,465
  • Professional and Technical Services: $22,169
  • Healthcare: $101,812
  • Banking: $22,875
  • Retail Trade: $52,465
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $18,341
  • Manufacturing: $20,665
  • Farms: $12,911
  • Government: $105,852
Employed (2000): 14,352
Unemployed (2000): 1,008
Unemployment Rate (2009): 8.9%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $29,523
Local Government Employment (2007): 2,157
Local Government Revenue (2007): $97,342 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $131,260 (thou. dol.)

Jim Wells County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 747
  • Per 1,000 population: 18.2
Deaths (2007): 339
  • Per 1,000 population: 8.3
Infant Deaths (2007): 3
  • Per 1,000 population: 4

Jim Wells County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 291
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 15
  • Robbery: 16
  • Aggravated Assault: 260
Property Crimes (2008): 2,259
  • Burglary: 647
  • Larceny-Theft: 1,502
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 110

Jim Wells County Genealogy Records