Merit Texas Map

About Merit, Texas

Merit is a locality in Hunt County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 12.0 people per km². Merit is located at 33.2168°N, 96.2875°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75458.

Merit rests in a landscape where the gentle, rolling contours of the land begin to hint at the more dramatic topography of the Hill Country to its west, a subtle transition marked by a scattering of live oaks and the occasional, stoic pecan tree. It lies 11.6 miles west-northwest of Greenville, TX (from Greenville, TX: bearing 298°T), and is situated 5.6 miles northeast of Farmersville. The soil, a rich, dark loam, holds the memory of ancient seabeds, now supporting a verdant, if sometimes sun-baked, terrain. The air here carries a particular softness, especially in the late afternoon, when the light slants low, gilding the weathered fences and the pale, sun-bleached wood of the few buildings that comprise Merit. The absence of any significant waterway means that water is a precious commodity, often drawn from deep wells, its presence felt more in the carefully tended gardens than in broad, flowing currents. The history of Merit is inextricably linked to the agricultural endeavors that have shaped this corner of Texas, a legacy of hard work and quiet resilience. For generations, cotton and cattle were the twin engines of its modest economy, their cycles dictating the rhythm of life. While the large-scale farming has diminished, a spirit of self-sufficiency and neighborly interdependence persists, evident in the small businesses that cater to the local needs and the infrequent but significant gatherings that bring the scattered populace together. There are no grand historical monuments here, but rather the enduring presence of families whose roots run as deep as the wells that sustain them, a living testament to the enduring character of Merit.

About This Merit Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Merit, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.216781, -96.287479. 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 Merit and Hunt County.

Detailed location data for Merit includes the ZIP code (75423), telephone area code (972, 469), county seat of Hunt County (Greenville), 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 Merit is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.