Kemah Texas Map

About Kemah, Texas

Kemah is a locality in Galveston County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,168. The population density is 411.0 people per km². Kemah is located at 29.5427°N, 95.0205°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77565.

Kemah rests on the western edge of Galveston Bay, a place where the humid Texas air carries the tang of salt and the distant hum of boat engines. It lies 5.1 miles east-north-east of League City, TX (from League City, TX: bearing 61°T), and is situated 6.6 miles east-south-east of Clear Lake Area. The landscape here is a study in low horizons and expansive skies, with the water a constant, shimmering presence. Broad channels snake inland, reflecting the bright, often relentless sun, and the land itself, flat and giving, seems to exhale a warm breath. Marsh grasses fringe the waterways, their green fading to gold in the late afternoon light, while live oaks, gnarled and resilient, offer pockets of shade. The character of Kemah is one of easygoing pragmatism, a place that knows the sea and the sun, and lives by their rhythms. This stretch of coast has long drawn people to its waters, its history tied to the bounty of the bay and the ebb and flow of trade. Early settlers understood the strategic advantage of its position, a gateway to the larger Galveston Bay and the Gulf beyond. Today, the economy of Kemah is largely defined by its maritime heritage and its appeal as a vibrant waterfront destination. The Kemah Boardwalk, a lively hub of restaurants and entertainment, draws visitors from across the region, its colorful lights reflecting on the dark water after sunset. Fishing fleets still head out at dawn, their nets ready for the day's catch, a reminder of the enduring connection to the sea that shapes life in Kemah.

About This Kemah Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kemah, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.54273, -95.020484. 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 Kemah and Galveston County.

Detailed location data for Kemah includes the ZIP code (77565), telephone area code (281), county seat of Galveston County (Galveston), and school district assignment (Clear Creek 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 Kemah is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.