Katy Texas Map

About Katy, Texas

Katy is a locality in Harris County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 25,184. The population density is 603.4 people per km². Katy is located at 29.7858°N, 95.8244°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77493.

Katy, a sprawling expanse in Harris County, unfolds under a sky that often stretches wide and pale, hinting at the Gulf's humid breath. It lies 8.0 miles north-east of Fulshear, TX (from Fulshear, TX: bearing 34°T), and is situated 5.1 miles north-west of Cinco Ranch. The land here is a gentle, almost imperceptible rise, a subtle swell of earth that carries the scent of damp soil and the distant hum of commerce. Mature trees, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers, offer pockets of shade along residential streets, their leaves rustling with a sound that can be mistaken for whispers of the past. The air itself often carries a palpable weight, a warm, moist blanket that settles in the late afternoon, softening the edges of the landscape and lending a golden hue to the brick homes and manicured lawns. This place, Katy, has long been a crossroads, its identity shaped by the fertile ground and the relentless march of progress. Once a vital hub for rice farming, the rich, dark soil still holds the memory of those sun-drenched fields, a legacy that echoes in the town's name, said to derive from the railroad's "K-T" line. Today, while agriculture still has its place, the economy has diversified, embracing energy, technology, and a robust retail sector that draws shoppers from across the region. The legacy of its agricultural roots can still be glimpsed in the enduring spirit of community, a groundedness that persists even as Katy continues to grow, its horizons continually expanding.

About This Katy Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Katy, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.785785, -95.824396. 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 Katy and Harris County.

Detailed location data for Katy includes the ZIP code (77493), telephone area code (281), county seat of Harris County (Houston), and school district assignment (Katy 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 Katy is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.