Live Oak County
- Coordinates
- 28 21' 0" N, 98 7' 48" W (28.35, -98.13)
- State
- Texas
- Region
- South
- County Seat:
- George West
- Year Organized:
- 1856
- Total Square Miles:
-
1078.879
1,040 square miles (2,700 km2) land
39 square miles (100 km2) water - Population:
-
12174 (2017)
Population: 12,056 est. (2016) 11,531 (2010) - Persons/Square Mile:
- 11
- Live Oak County Website
- http://www.co.live-oak.tx.us/
Contiguous Counties
Karnes (NE)Bee (E)
San Patricio (SE)
Jim Wells (S)
Duval (SW)
McMullen (W)
Atascosa (NW)
Live Oak County Offices
Live Oak County Town List
County structure
- Government Type:
- County
- Authority:
- Dillon's Rule
- Legislative Body:
- Commisioners Court
- Size of Legislative Body:
- 5
Demographics
- 2018 Population:
- 12174
- 25 to 64 Years of Age:
- 51.96%
- 65 Years of Age and Older:
- 20.59%
Economy, 2018
- Gross Domestic Product (GDP):
- $2.0 B
- Labor Force:
- 5,233
- Unemployment Rate:
- 3.80%
County Contact
PO BOX 487
County Courthouse
George West, TX, 78022-0487
Live Oak County is located in South Texas and is bordered by seven counties: San Patricio, Jim Wells, Duval, McMullen, Atascosa, Karnes, and Bee. The County’s latest town is George West, located in south-central Live Oak county and is also the county seat. The County’s name originated from the groves of live oak around its borders.
Live Oak County Topography
Live Oak County has a flat to rolling terrain with grasses, blackbrush, mesquite, small live oak, post oak, and peaky pear. The area covers about 1,057 square miles with an elevation of about 70 to 400 feet. Live Oak County soil composition varies throughout the County.
In the eastern part of the County, the soil is dark and loamy, which overlies clayey subsoils. Northwestern areas of the county have grey to dark clayey topsoil that covers a limestone layer that is 40 inches into the surface. Other parts of the County are covered in light to dark-colored loam soils, covering a reddish subsoil and a thin layer of limestone.
Live Oak county has a couple of water bodies. The Atascosa River drains the northern third of the County and flows into the Frio River. Part of the County is drained by the Frio, which forms the Choke Canyon Reservoir. The Frio River flows further into the Nueces River, which passes through Live Oak County in the southeastern direction draining into Lake Corpus Christi, located in the County’s southeastern corner.
Climate and Temperature in Live Oak County
Live Oak County has a temperature range of 42 degrees on the low and 92 degrees on the high. Its average temperature is 71 degrees. The annual rainfall average is 28 inches, with a growing season of 289 days.
In the early years, grasslands, live oak trees, and mesquite covered the area. The grass produced a thick layer of vegetable material which assisted in retaining rainfall and facilitated a high water table that supported a few running creeks and springs. In some locations, the springs were populated with some fish and alligators.
Live Oak Attractions
Live Oak Park
Live Oak Park is one of the major places you should visit when given a chance. It is nothing out of the ordinary, but the vast space is great for picnics and family treats, especially if you have kids; they would enjoy playing in the park. The park also has a large area to accommodate fitness activities like running and exercising. The well-maintained park has a pond to enjoy seeing the swans and ducks swimming around.
Woodcrest Park
Woodcrest park is a good place to have fun. There are a lot of activities that go on in the area to suit everyone in the family. The park has an artificial turf, making it even better and safe for children; you don’t have to worry about your kid carrying around dirt and mulch. The play area is shaded and contains a fitness center with equipment for adults. There are trails and several picnic tables and bathrooms.
Laser Legend
Laser Legend offers a selection of fun activities for families. There’s a Glow Golf with nine holes, each with creative obstacles, which add more fun for golfers playing the game. The laser legend is well built with fantastic decor and unusual murals.
There’s also a section of the building with arcade and tactical games like Juke-n-Box, in which you must avoid laser beams and red squares. The environment is filled with music of different types.
The area has a laser tag room with marshalls who help divide large groups into smaller ones to make the game more enjoyable. There are a lot of walls for hiding against fellow players. The observation room gives you a sneak peek of the play area.
Other attractions in Live Oak County include Regal Cinemas, Beer Goggles Bar, and Painting with a twist.
Live Oak County Offices
Live Oak County consists of some offices that help state activities and provide services to the public. The county judge is Jim Huff, who you can contact through Phone: 361-449-2733 ext 1002 and Fax: 361-449-3155.
Four precinct commissioners govern the commissioner’s court. The first precinct commissioner is Richard Lee. His office is available through Phone: 361-449-2733 ext 1002
Fax: 361-449-3155. The Precinct 2 commissioner’s office is occupied by Donna Kopplin Mills who’s contact details are the same as the first commissioner’s office. Precinct 3 commissioner is Mitchell Williams, and the fourth commissioner is Emilio Garza. All four precinct commissioners hold the exact contact details.
The County Attorney is Dwayne McWilliams, who is available through Phone: 361-449-2733 ext. 1025 or Fax: 361-449-9488. The Tax collector and assessor offices are led by Deanna Atkinson, helped by Dalia Ramirez and Esmerelda Vigar. The office contact details are Phone: 361-449-2733 and Email: [email protected]. The TAC office is open from Monday to Friday from 8 to 5 pm.
The Live Oak County Auditor is Natalie R. Cooper, and her office contacts are Phone: 361-449-2733 or Fax: 361-449-3626. The county clerk is Ida Vasquez, office contacts Phone: 361-449-2733 or Fax: 361-449-1616.
Live Oak County treasurer is Kitley Moffatt-Wasicek, and the office contacts are phone: 361-449-2733 and fax: 361-449-3626. The constable’s office has four precinct constables. The Precinct 1 constable is Wesley Grey, Precinct 2 constable: Vincent Roberts, Precinct 3 constable: Hector Valverde, and Precinct 4 constable: Bruce T Thomas. The constable’s office is reachable through phone: 361-449-2271 or fax: 361-449-3035.
Live Oak County Sheriff is Larry Busby whose office is available through phone: 361-449-2271 or fax: 361-449-3035 or 361-449-2014. The Justice of The Peace has 2 precinct officials. Precinct 1 Justice of the peace is Judge Elizabeth Ellis, whose office is open from 8 am to 1 pm Mondays to Fridays. Her office contacts are phone 361-449-8046 and fax 361-449-1156.
The precinct 2 justice of the peace is Judge Geneca Garcia, who runs the office from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm. The office contacts are phone: 361-449-8062 / 361-449-8040 or fax: 361-449-8045.