Ira Texas Map

About Ira, Texas

Ira is a locality in Scurry County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Ira is located at 32.5821°N, 101.0021°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 79527.

Ira lies under a sky that seems to stretch impossibly wide, a canvas of pale blue deepening to a bruised lavender at the horizon. It lies 10.6 miles south-southwest of Snyder, TX (from Snyder, TX: bearing 208°T), and is situated 15.6 miles north-northwest of Colorado City. The land itself is a study in muted earth tones, a subtle undulation of dry grasses and scrubby mesquite that hints at a resilience born of scarcity. Limestone outcroppings, bleached by countless suns, punctuate the landscape like ancient bones, their surfaces softened by the passage of wind and rain. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, mineral scent, a whisper of the vast, untamed spaces that surround Ira, a place where the very soil seems to hold its breath, waiting. The history of Ira is a quiet one, etched not in grand monuments but in the persistent spirit of those who settled this corner of Texas. It was a place carved out of necessity, a watering hole and a waypoint for travelers and ranchers alike, its early economy tied to the enduring cycles of livestock and the unpredictable bounty of the land. Though the oil boom years brought a fleeting surge of activity, Ira has largely returned to its more elemental existence, a testament to the enduring appeal of a life lived at a deliberate pace. Today, the town’s distinctive character is found in the weathered facades of its few businesses, the friendly nods of its residents, and the palpable sense of independence that permeates its quiet streets, a place that doesn't shout its virtues but allows them to be discovered, like a smooth, sun-warmed stone.

About This Ira Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ira, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.582056, -101.002063. 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 Ira and Scurry County.

Detailed location data for Ira includes the ZIP code (79527), telephone area code (806), county seat of Scurry County (Snyder), and school district assignment. 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 Ira is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.