Rankin Texas Map

About Rankin, Texas

Rankin is a locality in Ellis County, Texas, United States. Rankin is located at 32.2057°N, 96.7067°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 79778.

Rankin rests in a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, where the earth, a rich tapestry of ochre and tan, stretches towards horizons often softened by the hazy breath of Texas summers. It lies 15.0 miles south-south-east of Waxahachie, TX (from Waxahachie, TX: bearing 146°T), and is situated 9.8 miles south-south-west of Ennis. The sky here is a vast, ever-changing dome, particularly at dusk when the light bleeds across the west, painting the sparse mesquite and hardy live oaks in hues of bruised plum and molten gold. The air itself, even on a still day, carries a subtle hum, a low vibration that seems to emanate from the very soil, a testament to the quiet, persistent life that thrives under the relentless sun. Small farmsteads, their metal roofs glinting like forgotten coins, punctuate the open country, each a small universe unto itself, surrounded by fields that might hold cotton, sorghum, or simply the stubborn resilience of native grasses. This pocket of Ellis County, Rankin, carries the quiet echo of its agricultural past. For generations, the land has yielded its bounty, a cycle of planting and harvest that shaped the character of its people, fostering a pragmatism and a deep respect for the seasons. The local economy, while diversified, still retains threads of its agrarian roots, with some families continuing the time-honored work of tending the soil. There are no grand monuments or bustling attractions in Rankin, but rather a distinctive sense of place, a feeling that life unfolds at its own measured pace, dictated by the sun and the rain, a quiet authenticity that defines its enduring charm.

About This Rankin Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rankin, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.205704, -96.706658. 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 Rankin and Ellis County.

Detailed location data for Rankin includes the ZIP code (75119), telephone area code (214, 469, 806), county seat of Ellis County (Waxahachie), and school district assignment (Rankin 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 Rankin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.