Houston County
Houston County, Texas
Houston County, the first county established by the Republic of Texas, is east of Waco in the East Texas Timberlands region. It is bordered on the north by Anderson County, on the east by Cherokee, Angelina, and Trinity counties, on the south by Walker and Madison counties, and on the west by Leon County. Its center lies at 31°20' north latitude and 99°25' west longitude. Crockett is the county seat and largest town. In addition to U.S. Highway 287 the county's transportation needs are served by State highways 7, 19, and 21 and the Union Pacific Railroad. Houston County covers 1,234 square miles, with elevations ranging from 200 to 300 feet. The Neches River forms the northeastern boundary of the county, and the Trinity River is the western boundary. The terrain is gently rolling to hilly. Soils are generally light colored and loamy, with very deep reddish clayey subsoils. In the southwest and west the soils are sandy with clayey subsoils. The predominant vegetation is mixed pine and hardwood forests. Between 21 and 30 percent of the land in the county is considered prime farmland. The climate is subtropical and humid, with cool winters and hot summers. Temperatures range in January from an average low of 36° F to an average high of 58°, and in July from 71° to 94°. The average annual rainfall is 42 inches. The average annual snowfall is less than one inch. The growing season averages 260 days a year, with the last freeze in early March and the first in late November.
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
Eliza H. Bishop | © Texas State Historical Association
Houston County at a Glance
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County Map of Texas
Houston County
- Houston County
Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Houston County is classified as a County
Altitude Range
150 ft – 552 ft
Places of Houston County
Photos of Houston County and surrounding areas
Houston County, Texas
The Houston County Courthouse is located in the city of Crockett, Texas. Photograph by Renelibrary.

Houston County, Texas
Map of Houston County, Texas. Map Credit: Robert Plocheck.
City of Crockett, Houston County, Texas
The City of Crockett is the seat of Houston County, Texas. Photograph by Billy Hathorn. Crockett
City of Kennard, Houston County, Texas
The City of Kennard is located in the eastern part of Houston County, Texas. Photograph by Billy Hathorn. Kennard

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Houston County by the Numbers
Population & Civilian Labor Counts
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Population Counts
Houston County
Pop. | Year | Source |
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22,968 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |
Civilian Labor Counts
Houston County
People | Year | Source |
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9,631 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Per Capita Income
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Per Capita Income (USD) | Year | Source |
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$38,081 | 2019 | U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis |
Property Values, Retail Sales, and Wages
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Property Values
Houston County
USD ($) | Year | Source |
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2,972,081,590 | 2019 | State Property Tax Board |
Retail Sales
Houston County
USD ($) | Year | Source |
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167,448,607 | 2019 | State Comptroller of Public Accounts |
Wages
Houston County
USD ($) | Year | Source |
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96,325,691 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Unemployment
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Unemployment Percentage | Year | Source |
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5.8 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Rainfall
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Rainfall (inches) | Year | Source |
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45.2 | 2019 | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
Temperature Ranges
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Min. (January Average, °F) | Max. (July Average, °F) | Year | Source |
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36.8 | 93.4 | 2019 | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
Land Area & Total Area
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Land Area
Houston County
Area (square miles) | Year | Source |
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1,230.9 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |
Total Area
Houston County
Area (square miles) | Year | Source |
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1,236.6 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |