Clifton, Bosque County
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| City | Clifton |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Bosque |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 31.78238 |
| Longitude | -97.576686 |
| Population | 3,503 |
| Density | 657.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 75169, 76634 |
| Area Code | 214, 469, 325 |
| County Seat | Meridian |
| School District | Clifton Independent School District |
Clifton is a locality in Bosque County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,503. The population density is 657.1 people per km². Clifton is located at 31.7824°N, 97.5767°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76634.
Clifton, Texas, unfolds under a vast, often brilliant sky, a landscape shaped by the gentle roll of the Bosque River valley. It lies 30.0 miles west-north-west of Waco, TX (from Waco, TX: bearing 303°T), and is situated 19.0 miles south-west of Whitney. Here, the land breathes with the quiet persistence of mesquite and live oak, their gnarled branches reaching towards the expansive horizon. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle, earthy perfume, a blend of sun-baked soil and the distant, unseen bloom of wildflowers. The terrain itself is a study in subtle contrasts: broad, open fields that seem to hold the very essence of West Central Texas prairie, giving way to the more intimate, tree-lined banks of the Bosque, where sunlight filters through the leaves in shifting patterns, dappling the dusty ground. The character of Clifton is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace, and life moves with a steady, deliberate flow. The history of Clifton is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the surrounding countryside and the vital artery of the Bosque River, which has sustained life and commerce here for generations. Originally settled by Danish immigrants drawn to the fertile lands, the town retains a subtle echo of its European heritage, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of its founders. The local economy, historically rooted in ranching and farming, has evolved to include a steady presence of small businesses that serve the needs of the community and the passing traveler, their storefronts reflecting a practical, no-nonsense approach to commerce. While not a place of grand pronouncements, Clifton possesses a distinctive charm, a quiet dignity born from its enduring connection to the land and the generations who have called it home, a place where the simple act of watching the sun dip below the horizon can feel like a profound event.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Clifton, Texas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Clifton and Bosque County.
Detailed location data for Clifton includes the ZIP code (75169), telephone area code (214, 469, 325), county seat of Bosque County (Meridian), and school district assignment (Clifton 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 Clifton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |