The Fort Davis Relocation Guide and Map is now available for those relocating to or visiting Fort Davis, Texas and Jeff Davis County. View online here.
The map includes information on Fort Davis, Jeff Davis County, maps of county subdivisions and a topographic map of Jeff Davis County featuring important attractions such as McDonald Observatory and the Fort Davis National Park.
Order your copy today by calling the Fort Davis Chamber of Commerce toll-free at 800-524-3024.
This data is provided for informational purposes only, acquired from sources deemed reliable including the US Census Bureau, the Jeff Davis County web site and other sources. Readers should do their own research for informed decisions.
Population est., 2014: 2,204
Land Area: 2,264 sq. mi.
Population density: 1.0 people/sq. mi. (very low)
Population Mix, 2014:
65 and older: 33.6% Texas: 11.5%
18 and under: 12% 26.4%
Ethnicity, 2014:
White: 62.7%
Hispanic: 36.3%
Other: 1%
High School graduates, 2014: 85.1%
Texas: 81.6%
Bachelor degree, or higher: 38.4%
Texas: 27.1%
Industries providing employment:
Educational, health and social services; agriculture; accommodations and food service.
Median income, 2014: $46,364
Texas: $53,035
Per capita income, 2014: $34,495
Texas: $27,125
Cost of Living Index, 2014: 83 (US average is 100)
Property Tax Rate, 2015, per $100 appraised value:
County: $.6550
Fort Davis ISD: $1.17
Valentine ISD: $1.04
Total sales tax: 8.25%
State Income tax: None
Climate: 274 sunny days per year.
Max. average daily high temperature 90°F, June
Min. average daily low temperature 29°F, January
Rain: 16 inches per year, most in July, August and September
Snow: Less than 5 inches per year.
Jeff Davis County
Area Code: 432
Zip Code: 79734 Jeff Davis County
79854 Town of Valentine
EMERGENCY: …….. 911
County Web site…….. www.co.jeff-davis.tx.us
Sheriff…….. 426-3213
County/District Clerk…….. 426-3251
Tax Assessor/Collector…….. 426-3213
Justice of the Peace…….. 426-3045
Constable…….. 426-4430
Library…….. 426-3802
Fort Davis Web site…….. www.fortdavis.com
Chamber of Commerce…….. 426-3015
Fort Davis ISD…….. www.fdisd.com
426-4440
High School…….. 426-4444
Dirks-Anderson Elementary…….. 426-4454
Fire Department…….. 426-3900
Fort Davis Post Office…….. 426-3914
Water Supply…….. 426-3441
Gas Service…….. 426-3577
Electric Service-no meter…….. AEP Texas
877-373-4858
Electric Service-meter…….. www.powertochoose.org
866-797-4839
Valentine Post Office…….. 467-2912
Valentine ISD…….. www.valentineisd.com
467-2671
Big Bend Regional
Hospital…….. www.bigbendhealthcare.com
837-3447
Churches
Church in the Mountains 426-3553
First Baptist Church 426-3989
First Presbyterian Church 426-3948
Fort Davis Church of Christ 249-1208
St. Joseph Catholic Church 426-3284
United Methodist Church 426-3971