Cuero Texas Map

About Cuero, Texas

Cuero is a locality in DeWitt County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,165. The population density is 479.2 people per km². Cuero is located at 29.0939°N, 97.2892°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77954.

Cuero lies in the heart of DeWitt County, a place where the land unfolds in broad, sun-drenched strokes beneath an expansive Texas sky. It lies 26.4 miles north-west of Victoria, TX (from Victoria, TX: bearing 319°T), and is situated 15.7 miles south-south-west of Yoakum. The terrain here is a gentle rolling prairie, softened by the persistent presence of live oaks that cluster in scattered groves, their branches reaching out like arthritic fingers. Creeks, often dry in the summer's fierce embrace, snake through the landscape, leaving behind verdant ribbons of vegetation that offer a stark contrast to the golden, sun-bleached grasses of the open fields. The air itself, especially in the late afternoon, carries a palpable warmth, a humid breath that hints at the Gulf's distant influence, and the quiet hum of cicadas provides a constant, almost hypnotic soundtrack to the day. This is a land shaped by agriculture, where the rich soil has yielded bountiful harvests for generations, most notably cotton and corn. Cuero's history is deeply entwined with its role as a vital hub for these farming communities, a place where the fruits of labor were brought to market. The town itself carries a quiet pride, evident in its well-maintained historic buildings that speak of a prosperous past, a testament to the enduring spirit of its people. While the agricultural backbone remains strong, the economy of Cuero has diversified, with a notable presence in the turkey processing industry, a distinctive mark on its local character. The rhythm of life in Cuero is one of steady purpose, a blend of tradition and quiet progress, where the past is not forgotten but informs the present with a gentle, persistent grace.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cuero, 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 Cuero and DeWitt County.

Detailed location data for Cuero includes the ZIP code (77954), telephone area code (409), county seat of DeWitt County (Cuero), and school district assignment (Cuero 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 Cuero is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.