Iola Texas Map

About Iola, Texas

Iola is a locality in Grimes County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 372. The population density is 107.1 people per km². Iola is located at 30.7719°N, 96.0750°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77861.

Iola unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, where the rich, dark earth of the Texas Blackland Prairies gives way to scattered stands of Post Oak and Blackjack Oak. It lies 18.3 miles east-north-east of College Station, TX (from College Station, TX: bearing 57°T), and is situated 18.8 miles east-north-east of Bryan. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of sun-baked dust and the distant scent of cattle. Roads, often lined with tall, whispering grasses and the occasional flash of a cardinal's wing, wind between fields of cotton and sorghum, their straight lines a stark contrast to the softer contours of the land. The sky above Iola often stretches wide and pale blue, punctuated by fluffy white clouds that drift with a leisurely pace, mirroring the unhurried rhythm of life in this corner of Grimes County. The history of Iola is deeply entwined with the fertile soil that surrounds it, a legacy that began with agricultural pursuits and continues to shape its identity. Once a hub for cotton farming, its economy now also draws strength from ranching and a growing appreciation for its quiet, rural charm. The town itself holds a modest collection of weathered buildings, each with a story etched into its façade, speaking of generations who have worked this land. While not boasting grand monuments, Iola possesses a distinctive character born from its resilient past and the enduring spirit of its people, a quiet fortitude that feels as deeply rooted as the ancient oaks dotting the countryside.

About This Iola Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Iola, 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 Iola and Grimes County.

Detailed location data for Iola includes the ZIP code (77861), telephone area code (409), county seat of Grimes County (Anderson), and school district assignment (Iola 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 Iola is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.