Elmo Texas Map

About Elmo, Texas

Elmo is a locality in Kaufman County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,379. The population density is 133.0 people per km². Elmo is located at 32.7221°N, 96.1650°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75161.

Elmo, Texas, rests in a quiet corner of the state where the land begins to shed its coastal humidity for a drier, more open disposition. It lies 6.5 miles east of Terrell, TX (from Terrell, TX: bearing 98°T), and is situated 9.2 miles west of Wills Point. The terrain here is a gentle undulation of pale, sun-bleached grasses that catch the light like spun gold in the late afternoon, interspersed with hardy, low-lying scrub and the occasional stoic mesquite tree. The air itself carries a fine, almost imperceptible dust, a constant reminder of the earth's dry embrace, and when the wind stirs, it whispers through the sparse vegetation with a sound that seems both ancient and ephemeral. There are no dramatic geological formations to command the eye, only the steady, patient spread of sky over land, a vast expanse where the horizon feels perpetually close, blurring the edges between earth and heaven. The history of Elmo is less a grand narrative and more a series of quiet assertions against the elements and the passage of time. Founded by hardy settlers who saw potential in this seemingly unyielding landscape, Elmo's economy has long been tied to the land, with cattle ranching and dryland farming forming the backbone of its existence. The distinctive scent of sun-baked earth and livestock often hangs in the air, a comforting, familiar perfume to those who call Elmo home. Though it lacks the bustling energy of larger Texas cities, Elmo possesses a profound sense of place, a quiet dignity that comes from generations of people who have learned to thrive in its particular embrace, their lives woven into the very fabric of its enduring, understated character.

About This Elmo Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Elmo, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.722074, -96.164975. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Elmo and Kaufman County.

Detailed location data for Elmo includes the ZIP code (75161), telephone area code (214, 469), county seat of Kaufman County (Kaufman), and school district assignment (Wills Point Independent School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Elmo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.