Kimble County
Kimble County, Texas
Kimble County is located in southwest central Texas on the Edwards Plateau, bordered on the north by Menard County, on the east by Mason and Gillespie counties, on the south by Kerr and Edwards counties, and on the west by Sutton County. Its center lies at 30°29' north latitude and 99°46' west longitude. The county, which was named for Alamo defender George C. Kimbell, contains 1,274 square miles of broken, rolling plains with an altitude ranging from 1,400 to 2,400 feet above sea level. The majority of the county consists of shallow stony clay soils on the hills, sandy loam soils on the upland plains, and clay loam soils in the valleys and flood plains. The major watercourses are the Llano River and the east and west forks of the James River. The annual rainfall averages 22.33 inches, and the temperature ranges from an average low of 33° F in January to an average high of 97° in July. The growing season lasts 213 days. Live oak, shin oak, pecan, walnut, and cedar trees grow among the mesquite and sedge grasses that cover the county. Wildlife includes deer, javelinas, rabbits, roadrunners, mockingbirds, and rattlesnakes.
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
Nolan Thompson | © Texas State Historical Association
Kimble County at a Glance
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County Map of Texas
Kimble County
- Kimble County
Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Kimble County is classified as a County
Altitude Range
1476 ft – 2460 ft
Places of Kimble County
Noteworthy | Place | Type |
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Bear Creek | Town | |
Buck Hollow | Town | |
Cleo | Town | |
Cliffdale | Town | |
Denman | Town | |
Estrella | Town | |
Frogmore | Town | |
Hyde | Town | |
Junction | Town | |
Kimbleville | Town | |
Lamb | Town | |
London | Town | |
Nicolia | Town | |
North Llano | Town | |
Noxville | Town | |
Ontario | Town | |
Roca Springs | Town | |
Roosevelt | Town | |
Segovia | Town | |
South Llano | Town | |
St. Louis | Town | |
Teacup | Town | |
Telegraph | Town | |
Viejo | Town | |
Viejo Springs | Town | |
Wage | Town | |
Yates | Town |
Photos of Kimble County and surrounding areas
Kimble County, Texas
The Kimble County Library serves the City of Junction, the county seat. Photograph by Billy Hathorn.

Kimble County, Texas
Map of Kimble County, Texas. Map Credit: Robert Plocheck.
Junction, Texas
Deer Horn Tree, made of deer antlers, is a local landmark in the city of Junction's main street. Photograph by Billy Hathorn. Junction

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Kimble County by the Numbers
Population & Civilian Labor Counts
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Population Counts
Kimble County
Pop. | Year | Source |
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4,337 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |
Civilian Labor Counts
Kimble County
People | Year | Source |
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1,715 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Per Capita Income
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Per Capita Income (USD) | Year | Source |
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$43,309 | 2019 | U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis |
Property Values, Retail Sales, and Wages
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Property Values
Kimble County
USD ($) | Year | Source |
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2,702,389,200 | 2019 | State Property Tax Board |
Retail Sales
Kimble County
USD ($) | Year | Source |
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107,149,889 | 2019 | State Comptroller of Public Accounts |
Wages
Kimble County
USD ($) | Year | Source |
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11,411,057 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Unemployment
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Unemployment Percentage | Year | Source |
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5.6 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Rainfall
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Rainfall (inches) | Year | Source |
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27.0 | 2019 | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
Temperature Ranges
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Min. (January Average, °F) | Max. (July Average, °F) | Year | Source |
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27.8 | 94.3 | 2019 | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
Land Area & Total Area
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Land Area
Kimble County
Area (square miles) | Year | Source |
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1,251.0 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |
Total Area
Kimble County
Area (square miles) | Year | Source |
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1,251.2 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |