Kemp Texas Map

About Kemp, Texas

Kemp is a locality in Kaufman County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,302. The population density is 241.6 people per km². Kemp is located at 32.4426°N, 96.2300°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75143.

Kemp rests in a landscape that whispers of ancient, sun-baked earth, a place where the sky seems to stretch on forever, a vast, blue canvas arching over fields that have known the plow for generations. It lies 25.4 miles south-east of Forney, TX (from Forney, TX: bearing 146°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north-north-west of Gun Barrel City. The land here, a gentle topography of rolling hills that swell and recede like slow breaths, is a patchwork of emerald pastures and the tawny gold of dormant grasses, punctuated by clusters of hardy oak and mesquite trees that stand as stoic guardians against the elements. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, casts long, languid shadows, painting the dust motes dancing in the air with a warm, honeyed glow, and the air itself carries the dry, clean scent of soil warmed by a persistent Texas sun. The history of Kemp is inextricably linked to the fertile ground it occupies, a story told in the quiet persistence of its agricultural roots, where cotton once reigned supreme and the rhythm of the seasons dictated the lives of its inhabitants. While the large-scale farming operations have shifted, the spirit of self-reliance and hard work remains a defining characteristic, evident in the small businesses that dot the landscape and the quiet hum of local industry. The nearby waters, though not grand rivers, offer a serene counterpoint to the open plains, providing a cooling presence and a place for quiet reflection, a subtle reminder of the life-giving forces that have shaped this enduring corner of Kaufman County.

About This Kemp Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Kemp, 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 Kemp and Kaufman County.

Detailed location data for Kemp includes the ZIP code (75143), telephone area code (214, 469), county seat of Kaufman County (Kaufman), and school district assignment (Kemp 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 Kemp is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.