Fort Hood Texas Map

About Fort Hood, Texas

Fort Hood is a locality in Coryell County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 26,814. The population density is 514.2 people per km². Fort Hood is located at 31.1398°N, 97.7658°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76544.

Fort Hood sprawls across a landscape sculpted by the enduring Texas sun, a vast expanse where rolling terrain meets wide, open skies. It lies 2.7 miles north-west of Killeen, TX (from Killeen, TX: bearing 305°T), and is situated 8.2 miles east of Copperas Cove. The land itself, a study in muted greens and ochres, rises and falls in gentle swells, punctuated by stands of live oak and mesquite that offer a sparse, yet resilient, shade. During the twilight hours, the very air seems to thicken, imbued with the scent of dry earth and the distant promise of evening coolness, and the horizon often burns with a fierce, unyielding beauty. The character of Fort Hood is one of breadth and a certain stoic endurance, a place where the elements hold sway and human endeavor finds its footing on a grand scale. The history of Fort Hood is intrinsically tied to its role as a major United States Army installation, a hub of military might that has profoundly shaped the surrounding economy and identity. This immense installation, a veritable city within a county, draws its lifeblood from the constant ebb and flow of soldiers and their families, fostering a unique blend of civilian and military culture in the region. While the immediate vicinity is dominated by the needs of the post, the broader economic tapestry of Coryell County still bears the imprint of its agricultural past, with ranching and farming continuing to hold their ground against the encroaching influence of the military's presence. The very rhythm of life in and around Fort Hood is dictated by training cycles and deployments, a constant pulse of readiness and transition that sets it apart.

About This Fort Hood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fort Hood, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.139782, -97.765804. 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 Fort Hood and Coryell County.

Detailed location data for Fort Hood includes the ZIP code (76544), telephone area code (254), county seat of Coryell County (Gatesville), 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 Fort Hood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.