Rancho Alegre Texas Map

About Rancho Alegre, Texas

Rancho Alegre is a locality in Jim Wells County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,337. The population density is 394.1 people per km². Rancho Alegre is located at 27.7417°N, 98.0947°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78332.

Rancho Alegre unfurls under a vast South Texas sky, a place where the land breathes slow and deep. It lies 42.9 miles west of Corpus Christi, TX (from Corpus Christi, TX: bearing 265°T), and is situated 1.7 miles west-south-west of Alice. The terrain here is a study in subtle shifts, low, rolling rises giving way to flatter expanses dotted with mesquite and a hardy scrub that clings to the earth. The air itself often carries the dry, clean scent of sun-baked soil, a fragrance that deepens as the afternoon sun begins its long descent, painting the western horizon in hues of apricot and bruised plum. Here, the horizon feels expansive, a promise of distance and open country that draws the eye outward. The character of Rancho Alegre is etched in its quiet perseverance, a resilience born of sun and wind. The story of Rancho Alegre is one woven into the agricultural heart of this region, where cattle ranching and the cultivation of the land have long dictated the rhythm of life. Historically, the area bloomed with the promise of fertile ground, a promise that drew settlers seeking to carve out a living from the Texas soil. Today, the economy still leans on the enduring strength of agriculture, with ranches spreading across the landscape and fields that yield their bounty under the persistent sun. While not a place of grand monuments, Rancho Alegre possesses a distinctive charm, a quiet dignity that speaks of generations who have understood the land's demands and its generosity, fostering a community that values hard work and the simple beauty of a life lived close to nature.

About This Rancho Alegre Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rancho Alegre, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 27.741694, -98.094725. 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 Rancho Alegre and Jim Wells County.

Detailed location data for Rancho Alegre includes the ZIP code (78332), telephone area code (830), county seat of Jim Wells County (Alice), and school district assignment (Alice 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 Rancho Alegre is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.