Hico Texas Map

About Hico, Texas

Hico is a locality in Hamilton County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,771. The population density is 382.3 people per km². Hico is located at 31.9829°N, 98.0336°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76457.

Hico rests in the heart of Central Texas, a landscape painted in hues of sun-baked earth and the muted greens of live oak. It lies 19.2 miles south-southeast of Stephenville, TX (from Stephenville, TX: bearing 149°T), and is situated 19.4 miles east-southeast of Dublin. The land here is a study in gentle slopes, where the terrain begins its subtle shift away from the more dramatic contours of the Hill Country to the west. Limestone, the bedrock of this region, often surfaces in weathered outcrops, hinting at the ancient geological forces that shaped the ground. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry warmth, a palpable presence that settles over the fields and mesquite brush, lending a golden sheen to everything it touches. The history of Hico is deeply entwined with the arrival of the railroad, a metallic artery that brought with it a surge of commerce and settlers. Early on, the town thrived as a hub for agriculture and ranching, its economy fueled by the bounty of the surrounding land and the hardy spirit of its people. Today, while those industries still hold a place, Hico also draws visitors with its unique claim to fame: the Billy the Kid Museum, a curious testament to a legend that continues to capture the imagination. This corner of Texas, where the broad sky meets the enduring earth, possesses a quiet resilience, a place that has seen change but retains its fundamental character.

About This Hico Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hico, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.982925, -98.033645. 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 Hico and Hamilton County.

Detailed location data for Hico includes the ZIP code (76457), telephone area code (254), county seat of Hamilton County (Hamilton), and school district assignment (Hico 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 Hico is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.