Rio Frio Texas Map

About Rio Frio, Texas

Rio Frio is a locality in Real County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Rio Frio is located at 29.6361°N, 99.7367°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78879.

Rio Frio rests in a landscape where the earth seems to breathe, a place defined by the gentle murmur of the Little Dry Frio Creek as it winds its way through Pole Hollow. It lies 29.6 miles north of Uvalde, TX (from Uvalde, TX: bearing 6°T), and is situated 45.7 miles southwest of Kerrville. The terrain here is a study in subtle undulations, a tapestry woven from scrub oak, juniper, and the resilient grasses that cling to the limestone outcrops. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-clear Texas sky, paints the land in hues of ochre and muted green, a palette that deepens and softens as the day progresses. The air itself carries a dry, earthy scent, mingling with the faint perfume of wild sagebrush, a constant reminder of the arid beauty that surrounds this small corner of the Hill Country. The history of Rio Frio is as deeply rooted as the mesquite trees that dot the landscape, a narrative shaped by the hardy souls who have made their livelihood from this land. For generations, ranching has been the lifeblood of the region, the economics of cattle and sheep inextricably linked to the cycles of rain and sun. While the nearby Edwards Plateau looms on the horizon, a more immediate influence on Rio Frio's identity is its inclusion within the vast Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a designation that speaks to a commitment to preserving the natural world, even far from any ocean. Travelers seeking a connection to the wild often find their way to the Garner State Park Trail, a few miles distant, where the spirit of the Hill Country is palpable in every step.

About This Rio Frio Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rio Frio, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.63606, -99.736723. 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 Rio Frio and Real County.

Detailed location data for Rio Frio includes the ZIP code (78879), telephone area code (512, 830), county seat of Real County (Leakey), 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 Rio Frio is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.