Elmo Texas Map

About Elmo, Texas

Elmo is a locality in Kaufman County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,379. The population density is 133.0 people per km². Elmo is located at 32.7221°N, 96.1650°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75161.

Elmo rests beneath a sky that often stretches, vast and unblemished, across the rolling plains of Kaufman County. It lies 17.9 miles east of Forney, TX (from Forney, TX: bearing 96°T), and is situated 6.5 miles east of Terrell. The land here is a study in subtle contours, a gentle swell and dip that guides the eye toward horizons where oak and mesquite trees stand as solitary sentinels against the wide Texas expanse. The air, particularly in the long afternoons, carries a dry, sun-baked warmth, a palpable presence that seems to hum with the quiet industry of unseen insects. Dust, fine and ochre, often settles like a soft veil over the sturdy, low-slung buildings, lending a timeless quality to the scene, as if time itself has slowed to a more deliberate pace in this corner of the Lone Star State. The history of Elmo is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its people and the land they have worked. Its origins are tied to the agricultural heart of Texas, where cotton once commanded the fields and the rhythm of the seasons dictated life. Though the economic landscape has shifted, a connection to the soil persists, with cattle ranches and the enduring legacy of family farms still shaping the local character. The pace of life in Elmo remains unhurried, a deliberate contrast to the clamor of more populous centers, allowing for a quiet appreciation of the simple beauties – the way the setting sun paints the western sky in hues of orange and rose, or the shared greetings exchanged between neighbors on a quiet evening.

About This Elmo Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Elmo, 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 Elmo and Kaufman County.

Detailed location data for Elmo includes the ZIP code (75161), telephone area code (214, 469), county seat of Kaufman County (Kaufman), and school district assignment (Wills Point 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 Elmo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.