Cemeteries in Jeff Davis County, TX
Jeff Davis County, Texas has 7 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Fort Davis (5) and Marfa (2). Among them are 1 church cemetery (14%) and 1 Catholic cemetery (14%).
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How Jeff Davis County compares
Jeff Davis County has 39.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 3.5 for Texas, which puts it 47th of 254 Texas counties on this measure.
| Measure | Jeff Davis County | Texas | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 39.4 | 3.5 | 47th of 254 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.3 | 4.2 | 239th of 254 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 37 | 229,362 | 223rd of 254 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 5.3 | 20.9 | 166th of 254 |
| Funeral homes | 0 | 1,599 | 235th of 254 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | Not available | 143 | Not available |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 152 | 49th of 254 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 75 | 50th of 254 |
| Notable burials | 1 | 1,599 | 84th of 254 |
Population and deaths: US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 estimates. Land area: 2020 Census Gazetteer. Funeral homes, cremation providers and monument dealers come from our sister directory, Funeral Home Directory USA. Ranks run from the highest value down, among Texas counties with the figure available. Compare Jeff Davis County with other places.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Jeff Davis County?
We list 7 cemeteries in Jeff Davis County, Texas. Small family burial grounds recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey are included, so the count is higher than the number of cemeteries with an office or staff.
Where are burial records for Jeff Davis County kept?
Death certificates are held by the Texas vital records office and often the county clerk or health department. Individual cemeteries keep their own interment records; church cemeteries may keep them at the parish office. County historical and genealogical societies often have transcriptions of older cemeteries.
Can I visit family cemeteries in Jeff Davis County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Texas law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
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