Lavon Texas Map

About Lavon, Texas

Lavon is a locality in Collin County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,498. The population density is 506.5 people per km². Lavon is located at 33.0276°N, 96.4342°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75166.

Lavon rests upon the rolling terrain of Collin County, a place where the vast Texas sky feels particularly expansive. It lies 6.1 miles east of Wylie, TX (from Wylie, TX: bearing 82°T), and is situated 6.8 miles north-north-east of Rockwall. Here, the land slopes gently, marked by the occasional stand of mature trees that offer pockets of shade against the persistent sun. The air itself carries a subtle, dry warmth, especially in the long afternoons, and the distant hum of traffic on larger thoroughfares serves as a constant reminder of the world beyond. The soil, a rich, reddish-brown, hints at the agricultural roots of this region, a subtle testament to the seasons of planting and harvest that have shaped the very character of Lavon. The history of Lavon is intrinsically tied to the waterways that ribbon through the surrounding countryside, particularly the Trinity River and its tributaries, which once served as vital arteries for commerce and travel. Early settlers were drawn to the fertile land, establishing farms that formed the bedrock of the local economy. While agriculture remains a significant presence, the economic character of Lavon has broadened, reflecting the growth of the wider Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The community has retained a sense of its past, a quiet resilience that can be felt in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture and the unhurried pace of daily life, where neighborly greetings are still a common currency.

About This Lavon Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Lavon, 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 Lavon and Collin County.

Detailed location data for Lavon includes the ZIP code (75166), telephone area code (214, 469), county seat of Collin County (McKinney), and school district assignment (Community 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 Lavon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.