Hico Texas Map

About Hico, Texas

Hico is a locality in Hamilton County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,771. The population density is 382.3 people per km². Hico is located at 31.9829°N, 98.0336°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76457.

Hico rests in a broad, sun-drenched expanse where the land begins its patient, rolling descent toward the Brazos River basin. It lies 45.5 miles west-south-west of Cleburne, TX (from Cleburne, TX: bearing 237°T), and is situated 19.2 miles south-south-east of Stephenville. The sky here is a vast, unhindered canvas, often painted with the subtle blush of dawn or the fiery hues of a departing sunset, casting long shadows across fields of ripening sorghum and the stoic, weathered barns that dot the landscape. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the earthy scent of turned soil mingled with the sweet perfume of wild plum blossoms, a testament to the fertile, dark loam that underpins this part of Hamilton County. Distant windmills, like silent sentinels, turn their slow, deliberate circles against the horizon, their blades catching the ever-present breeze that whispers through the mesquite and live oak. The roots of Hico run deep into the agricultural heritage of Texas, its economy historically tied to the bounty of the land, particularly cotton and cattle. This region has weathered economic storms, adapting and enduring, with its character forged by generations of resilience and a quiet pride in self-sufficiency. A particular note of distinction for Hico is its connection to the legendary outlaw, Billy the Kid, with a museum dedicated to his life and lore drawing curious visitors from afar. The town square, a familiar heart of many Texas communities, serves as a gathering place, its brick sidewalks worn smooth by the passage of time and the steady, unhurried rhythm of daily life, where conversations often begin with the weather and end with a shared sense of place.

About This Hico Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Hico, 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 Hico and Hamilton County.

Detailed location data for Hico includes the ZIP code (76457), telephone area code (254), county seat of Hamilton County (Hamilton), and school district assignment (Hico 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 Hico is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.