Florence Texas Map

About Florence, Texas

Florence is a locality in Williamson County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,061. The population density is 513.6 people per km². Florence is located at 30.8413°N, 97.7936°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76527.

Florence, Texas, unfolds as a quiet tableau under the expansive Texas sky, its landscape shaped by the gentle roll of the Blackland Prairie. It lies 16.0 miles north-north-west of Georgetown, TX (from Georgetown, TX: bearing 334°T), and is situated 19.5 miles south-south-west of Killeen. Mesquite trees, their branches gnarled like ancient storytellers, dot the fields where wildflowers, in season, paint ephemeral splashes of color against the verdant or sun-baked earth. The air here carries a subtle, dry warmth, a scent of sun-baked earth and distant cattle, and as dusk descends, the light softens, casting a golden hue that lends a serene dignity to the scattered homes and the broad, open fields. The rhythm of life in Florence is measured by the slow turning of the seasons and the quiet hum of activity that never quite rises to a clamor. The history of Florence is deeply entwined with the fertile soil that surrounds it, a legacy of agriculture that still defines much of its character. Established in the late 19th century, its early economy was built on the promise of cotton and grain, a bounty harvested by generations of hardworking families. Today, while agriculture remains a significant thread, Florence also supports a diverse local economy that includes small businesses, trades, and services catering to its growing, yet still intimate, population. The Florence School, a landmark of red brick, stands as a testament to the community's enduring commitment to education and its future, a focal point around which the daily lives of its residents often revolve.

About This Florence Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Florence, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.841295, -97.793627. 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 Florence and Williamson County.

Detailed location data for Florence includes the ZIP code (76527), telephone area code (254), county seat of Williamson County (Georgetown), and school district assignment (Florence 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 Florence is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.