Ovilla Texas Map

About Ovilla, Texas

Ovilla is a locality in Ellis County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,375. The population density is 282.9 people per km². Ovilla is located at 32.5265°N, 96.8864°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75154.

Ovilla unfurls across the rolling terrain of Ellis County, a place where the vast Texas sky feels particularly close, its blue deepening to an intense sapphire as the day wanes. It lies 4.7 miles south-south-west of DeSoto, TX (from DeSoto, TX: bearing 201°T), and is situated 5.9 miles south-east of Cedar Hill. The land here is a study in gentle slopes and broad horizons, punctuated by stands of resilient oak and mesquite that hold their ground against the prevailing winds. In the humid embrace of summer, the air itself seems to thicken, carrying the scent of sun-baked earth and the distant, sweet perfume of wildflowers. The character of Ovilla is one of quiet persistence, a landscape that has weathered seasons and generations with a stoic grace, its open spaces inviting contemplation and the slow unfolding of time. The history of Ovilla is intrinsically linked to the fertile Blackland Prairie, a region that has long drawn those seeking to cultivate its rich soil. Early settlers arrived with dreams of prosperity, establishing farms that became the bedrock of the local economy, their labor etched into the very patterns of the land. While agriculture remains a quiet hum beneath the surface, the community has diversified, with its residents now contributing to a broader regional economy, their lives woven into the intricate connections that bind this corner of North Texas. A distinctive feature of Ovilla is its sense of belonging, a place where the echoes of its past are not forgotten but live on in the enduring spirit of its people and the enduring beauty of its wide, sun-drenched vistas.

About This Ovilla Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Ovilla, 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 Ovilla and Ellis County.

Detailed location data for Ovilla includes the ZIP code (75154), telephone area code (214, 469), county seat of Ellis County (Waxahachie), and school district assignment (Red Oak 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 Ovilla is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.