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Population in July 2007: 4,516. Population change since 2000: +0.6%
 

Males: 2,626  (58.2%)
Females: 1,890  (41.8%)
Median resident age:  34.8 years
Texas median age:  32.3 years

Zip codes: 76458.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $36,600 (it was $30,833 in 2000)
Jacksboro  $36,600
Texas:  $47,548

Estimated median house/condo value in 2007: $56,700 (it was $43,200 in 2000)
Jacksboro  $56,700
Texas:  $120,900

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Races in Jacksboro:

  • White Non-Hispanic (77.8%)
  • Hispanic (10.7%)
  • Black (10.5%)
  • Other race (5.6%)
  • Two or more races (1.1%)
  • American Indian (0.9%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Jacksboro: 77.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (14.7%), Irish (8.7%), English (5.6%), German (4.4%), Dutch (2.1%), Scotch-Irish (1.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1084 feet

Land area: 5.82 square miles.

Population density: 776 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Jacksboro

  • High school or higher: 72.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.7%
  • Unemployed: 6.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Jacksboro city

  • Never married: 11.2%
  • Now married: 65.8%
  • Separated: 4.7%
  • Widowed: 8.6%
  • Divorced: 9.7%

150 residents are foreign born (2.7% Latin America, 0.5% Asia).

This city:  3.3%
Texas:  13.9%



According to our research there were 12 registered sex offenders living in Jacksboro, Texas in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Jacksboro to the number of sex offenders is 376 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Jacksboro:  1.9% ($816)
Texas:  1.7% ($1,393)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wichita Falls, TX (52.6 miles , pop. 104,197).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fort Worth, TX (66.0 miles , pop. 534,694).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (98.8 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Perrin, TX (11.9 miles ), Bryson, TX (16.2 miles ), Runaway Bay, TX (19.7 miles ), Graford, TX (20.6 miles ), Lake Bridgeport, TX (22.6 miles ), Bellevue-Joy, TX (24.9 miles ), Chico, TX (25.3 miles ), Jean-Loving, TX (25.7 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 2 buildings, average cost: $37,500
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $65,000
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $71,000
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $143,000
  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $141,300
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $32,000
  • 2006: 4 buildings, average cost: $16,800
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $55,000

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Latitude: 33.22 N, Longitude: 98.16 W


People in group quarters in Jacksboro
  • 984 people in state prisons
  • 81 people in nursing homes
  • 16 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)

Area code: 940

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Population change in the 1990s: +1,182 (+35.3%).


Historical population


Historical housing units



Most common industries for males:



  • Mining (14%)
  • Construction (13%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7%)
  • Food and beverage stores (6%)
  • Truck transportation (6%)
  • Utilities (4%)


Most common industries for females:



  • Educational services (16%)
  • Public administration (11%)
  • Accommodation and food services (11%)
  • Health care (9%)
  • Social assistance (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)


Most common occupations for males



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)


Most common occupations for females



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Child care workers (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5%)


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Crime in Jacksboro by Year

Type 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Murders 000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 001002
    per 100,000 0.00.021.50.00.042.2
Robberies 000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Assaults 711251
    per 100,000 151.021.121.543.0107.621.1
Burglaries 291086310
    per 100,000 625.5211.2171.8129.064.6210.9
Thefts 56483717925
    per 100,000 1207.91013.7794.5365.4193.8527.3
Auto thefts 623412
    per 100,000 129.442.264.486.021.542.2
Arson 000001
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.021.1
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9) 132.762.970.439.135.577.2

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 14 (9 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  1.99
US city average:  3.00

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Jacksboro-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Texas state average. It is 127% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/25/1990, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 36.0 miles away from the Jacksboro city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1964, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 52.3 miles away from the city center killed 7 people and injured 111 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


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Hospital/medical center in Jacksboro:
  • FAITH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (717 MAGNOLIA ST)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Jacksboro:
  • PALO PINTO GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 29 miles; MINERAL WELLS, TX)
  • BOWIE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 29 miles; BOWIE, TX)
  • GRAHAM REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 32 miles; GRAHAM, TX)

Political contributions by individuals in Jacksboro, TX

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Jacksboro:
  • SHEPPARD AFB/WICHITA FALLS MUNI (about 57 miles; WICHITA FALLS, TX; ID: SPS)
  • FORT WORTH NAS JRB/CARSWELL FIELD (about 60 miles; FORT WORTH, TX; ID: NFW)
  • FORT WORTH ALLIANCE (about 61 miles; FORT WORTH, TX; ID: AFW)
Other public-use airports nearest to Jacksboro:
  • JACKSBORO MUNI (about 2 miles; JACKSBORO, TX; ID: 21F)
  • BRIDGEPORT MUNI (about 25 miles; BRIDGEPORT, TX; ID: 1F9)
  • GRAHAM MUNI (about 29 miles; GRAHAM, TX; ID: RPH)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Jacksboro:
  • MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 52 miles; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,619)
  • TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE (about 66 miles; FT WORTH, TX; FT enrollment: 15,454)
  • TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (about 68 miles; FT WORTH, TX; FT enrollment: 7,032)
  • SOUTHWESTERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY (about 68 miles; FT WORTH, TX; FT enrollment: 2,253)
  • TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY (about 70 miles; STEPHENVILLE, TX; FT enrollment: 6,068)
  • TEXAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY (about 71 miles; FT WORTH, TX; FT enrollment: 2,403)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS (about 72 miles; DENTON, TX; FT enrollment: 21,673)
Public high schools in Jacksboro:
Public elementary/middle schools in Jacksboro:
Library in Jacksboro:
  • GLADYS JOHNSON RITCHIE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $73,848; Location: 626 W COLLEGE ST; 23,515 books; 336 audio materials; 1,188 video materials; 27 serial subscriptions)

User submitted facts and corrections:
  • Colleges: Weatherford Community College, approx 55 miles from Jacksboro. Weatherford, TX, approx enrollement 4,000+

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Notable location: James W Knox House (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Jacksboro include: Bibleway Chapel (A), Southwest Baptist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Oakwood Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoir: Lake Jacksboro (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Spillers Branch (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Jacksboro include: Tiger Stadium (1), Fort Richardson State Historical Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Butterfield Deport Motel (626 North Main Street).

Court: District Court Reporter (Court House).

 

Average household size:
This city:  2.5 people
Texas:  2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  69.1%
Whole state:  71.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.8%
Whole state:  4.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  15.0%
Whole state:  15.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  7.3%
Whole state:  6.7%

Jacksboro compared to Texas state average:

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  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.


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Banks with branches in Jacksboro (2007 data):
  • Citibank, National Association: 132 South Main Branch at 132 South Main, branch established on 1927-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-09: Bank assets: $1,019,497.0 mil, Deposits: $665,743.0 mil, headquarters in Las Vegas, NV, positive income, International Specialization, 958 total offices, Holding Company: Citigroup Inc.
  • The Jacksboro National Bank: at 124 East Belknap, branch established on 1905-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $136.0 mil, Deposits: $126.4 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Jacksboro National Bancshares, Inc.
  • The First National Bank of Jacksboro: The First National Bank Of Jacksboro at 201 South Main Street, branch established on 1890-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $128.7 mil, Deposits: $119.2 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Highlands Bancshares, Inc.



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Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$3,525$42,3000$0
Other Government Administration 2$6,485$38,9100$0
Judicial and Legal 1$1,778$21,3362$387
Police - Other 2$3,091$18,5460$0
Streets and Highways 4$6,483$19,4490$0
Solid Waste Management 2$3,244$19,4640$0
Sewerage 2$3,268$19,6080$0
Water Supply 9$19,361$25,8151$877
Police Protection - Officers 6$14,387$28,7740$0
Parks and Recreation 1$2,606$31,2722$1,461
Totals for Government 30$64,226$25,6905$2,725



Jacksboro government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $576,000
    All Other: $330,000
  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $390,000
    Water Utilities: $346,000
    Police Protection: $345,000
    Financial Administration: $261,000
    Regular Highways: $164,000
    Solid Waste Management: $160,000
    Parks & Recreation: $124,000
    Fire Protection: $9,000
    Libraries: $8,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $0
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $9,929,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $9,194,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $735,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $156,000
    Interest Earnings: $27,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $189,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $846,000
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - Beginning: $100,000
    End of Fiscal Year: $50,000
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $66,000
  • Tax - Property: $702,000
    Total General Sales: $418,000
    Public Utilities: $229,000
    Other Selective Sales: $21,000
    NEC: $5,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $800,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $431,000

8.93% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($37,731 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.93%
Texas average:  8.37%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Tarrant County, TX  1.02% ($41,160 average AGI)
from Young County, TX  0.82% ($24,550)
from Denton County, TX  0.61% ($30,467)


8.67% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($54,434 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.67%
Texas average:  7.44%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Parker County, TX  1.02% ($57,880 average AGI)
to Tarrant County, TX  1.02% ($31,320)
to Wise County, TX  0.94% ($51,696)


Strongest AM radio stations in Jacksboro:
  • KAHZ (1360 AM; 50 kW; HURST, TX)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KESS (1270 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: KESS-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KZMP (1540 AM; 50 kW; UNIVERSITY PARK, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KCAF (990 AM; 10 kW; FARMERSVILLE, TX; Owner: RENAISSANCE RADIO, INC.)
  • KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KBIS (1150 AM; 25 kW; HIGHLAND PARK, TX; Owner: DALLAS AM RADIO PARTNERS, L.P.)
  • KSKY (660 AM; 20 kW; BALCH SPRINGS, TX; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC.)
  • KHVN (970 AM; 10 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: MORTENSON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTNO (1440 AM; 12 kW; DENTON, TX; Owner: MORTENSON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • KWFS (1290 AM; 5 kW; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Jacksboro:
  • KWRD-FM (100.7 FM; HIGHLAND VILLAGE, TX; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA OF TEXAS, L.L.C.)
  • KFWR (95.9 FM; MINERAL WELLS, TX; Owner: LKCM RADIO GROUP, LP)
  • KRNB (105.7 FM; DECATUR, TX; Owner: SERVICE BROADCASTING I, LTD.)
  • KDKR (91.3 FM; DECATUR, TX; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • KHCK-FM (99.1 FM; DENTON, TX; Owner: KHCK-FM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KMEO (96.7 FM; FLOWER MOUND, TX; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KKDL (106.7 FM; MUENSTER, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KZMP-FM (101.7 FM; AZLE, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KNOR (93.7 FM; HEALDTON, OK; Owner: AM & PM BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KDXX (107.1 FM; BENBROOK, TX; Owner: KCYT-FM LICENSE CORP.)



Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)




Jacksboro fatal accident list for 2005:
Apr 17, 2005 04:55 AM, Sr-59, Lat: 33.232478, Lon: -98.150581, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1


Jacksboro fatal accident list for 2000:
Sep 16, 2000 09:53 AM, Sr-59, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1


Jacksboro fatal accident list for 1995:
Sep 2, 1995 09:50 AM, 281n, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1


Jacksboro fatal accident list for 1990:
Jul 11, 1990 07:58 AM, 59, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


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