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Jayton, TX
City in Kent County, Texas.
Population
458
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
270
ZIP codes
0
Jayton and its ZIP codes
Jayton at a glance
- Jayton is about 2.3 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
Local data for Jayton, TX
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kent County. PPP loans are for Jayton.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,010
380 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,060
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$7.6M
FY 2026, $10,056 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Jayton, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
343
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
97° / 28°F
23.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jayton, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.2%
U.S. 33.3% -2.1 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
10.7%
U.S. 12.8% -2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
Cities near Jayton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GirardCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 1.5 |
| AspermontTown | 22 mi | 2.1 |
| SpurCity | 22 mi | 1.6 |
| RotanCity | 28 mi | 2 |
| GuthrieCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.8 |
| DickensCity | 30 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jayton, TX in?
- Jayton is in Kent County, Texas.
- What is the population of Jayton, TX?
- About 458 people live in Jayton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jayton?
- Nearby places include Girard (9.1 mi), Aspermont (22 mi), Spur (22 mi), Rotan (28 mi), Guthrie (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023