Irene Texas Map

About Irene, Texas

Irene is a locality in Hill County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Irene is located at 31.9921°N, 96.8714°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76650.

Irene lies spread across a landscape of quiet, sun-baked plains, where the earth itself seems to hold its breath under a vast, indifferent sky. It lies 24.6 miles west-southwest of Corsicana, TX (from Corsicana, TX: bearing 253°T), and is situated 15.2 miles east of Hillsboro. The land here is a study in subtle textures: pale, dry grasses whisper against the wind's low hum, punctuated by the stoic, gnarled forms of mesquite trees that cast long, skeletal shadows as the sun arcs across the heavens. Dust motes dance in the shafts of light that slant through the afternoon air, a constant reminder of the arid embrace that defines this stretch of Texas. The horizon, a clean, unbroken line, offers a profound sense of distance, as if the world simply continues to unfold in shades of ochre and muted green, an unending canvas painted by the elements. The history of Irene is woven with the threads of ranching and the enduring spirit of those who sought to carve a life from this challenging terrain. For generations, the economy has been tied to the land, to the patient tending of livestock under the relentless Texan sun, a tradition that continues to shape the identity of the place. While the great oil booms have largely passed this particular corner of the state by, a quiet industriousness persists, a steady rhythm of life that favors practicality and resilience. Travelers passing through Irene often remark on the singular clarity of the air, especially after a rare rain shower, when the scent of damp earth rises to meet the vast, clean sky, imbuing the landscape with a fleeting, almost spiritual, freshness.

About This Irene Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Irene, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.9921, -96.871386. 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 Irene and Hill County.

Detailed location data for Irene includes the ZIP code (76650), telephone area code (325), county seat of Hill County (Hillsboro), 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 Irene is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.