Jim Bob Duggar is a famous American television host, real estate agent, and politician. He is best known for his role on the TLC reality show Kids and Counting 19. As of 2021, Jim Bob Duggar's net worth is estimated to be around $3.5 million.
Jim was a Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives for three years, from 1999 to 2002. His oldest son, Josh Duggar, was arrested for child pornography.
| Full Name | James Robert Duggar |
| Birth Date | July 18, 1965 |
| Birth Place | Springdale, Arkansas, United States |
| Profession | Reality TV star, real estate agent |
| Wife | Michelle Ruark |
| Net Worth | $3.5 million |
Early life
Jim Bob Duggar was born on July 18, 1965 in Springdale, Arkansas, United States. He was born to parents James Lee Duggar and Mary Lester. He has an older sister, Dinah. As for his education, he graduated from Shiloh Christian School High School. Following in the footsteps of his parents, he had previously decided to become a licensed real estate agent. He also owned several commercial properties in his area.
Jim Bob Duggar Net Worth and Career
Jim began his political career in 1999 as a member of the Arkansas Sixth District House of Representatives. He was also Vice President of the House Subcommittee on Penitentiary and Penitentiary Law. Jim was a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives for three years. In 2002 he ran in the primaries for the United States Senate. However, he was defeated in the election by incumbent Senator Tim Hutchinson.
Jim ran as a Republican in 2006 for a seat in the Arkansas Senate District 35. He lost to Bill Pritchard and received 200 votes less than him.
Duggar became a popular television personality when he appeared on the TLC 19 reality show Wife and Counting. The reality show aired on September 29, 2008. He appeared on the show along with his wife, Michelle Annette Ruark, and 19 children. The reality show ran for 7 years until it was canceled in 2015. It was one of the most popular shows on TLC, averaging 2.3 million viewers the last season.
Personal life of Jim Bob Duggar
Jim Bob Duggar has been married to Michelle Ruark since July 21, 1984. The couple has 19 children together. Michelle was about to give birth to her twentieth child. However, on December 8, 2011, he suffered a miscarriage. The Duggar family is part of the Independent Baptist Christian Fellowship. They had a large family, since the spouses considered their children a gift from God and did not use contraception.
His eldest son, Josh Duggar, was arrested on April 29, 2021, on charges of pedophilia against five underage girls. He also abused his sisters when he was 14 or 15 years old. Josh appeared in court on April 30, where the assault charges were dropped. However, Josh pleaded not guilty. He was even jailed after being found guilty. He is still in jail awaiting a parole hearing. His hearing will be held on May 5, 2021.
Jim Bob Duggar net worth
As of 2021, Jim Bob Duggar has an estimated net worth of approximately $3.5 million. In 2014, he and his huge family mansion were valued at $230,000. In 2020 they sold the stately mansion for $1.53 million.