About Jacksboro
Set in the northern part of Texas, Jacksboro is a small town counting 4,656 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Jacksboro is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 7.23 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 644 residents per square mile.
📰 Jacksboro News Today
- Margaret Armstrong Obituary (1947 - 2026) - Jacksboro, TX - Jacksboro Herald-Gazette Legacy obituary · Aug 13
- Elizabeth Nan Dennis Ledbetter Obituary - Corpus Christi Caller-Times Corpus Christi Caller-Times · Aug 13
- Jacksboro man arrested for theft of livestock in Young and Archer counties tscra.org · Apr 13
- Jacksboro softball withdraws from playoffs after UIL rule violation News Channel 6 | Wichita Falls, TX · May 7
- An 80-year-old promise ends with a WWII dog tag's return to Texas - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth · Jun 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Jacksboro Unique
- Positioned in northern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 17 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Jacksboro
- Casa Grande — mexican
- Garlic's — pizza
- Green Frog Restaurant — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Jacksboro
- Fort Richardson State Park, Historic Site and Lost Creek Res reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Jacksboro
- JACKSBORO EL
- JACKSBORO H S
- JACKSBORO MIDDLE
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Faith Community Hospital · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)4,656
Rank in state#395 of 1,224
Land area7.23 sq mi
Density644/sq mi
Coordinates33.2258, -98.1592