Somervell County

Somervell County, Texas
Somervell County is in north central Texas and is bisected by U.S. Highway 67 and State Highway 144. It comprises 188 square miles, the second-smallest area among Texas counties. Glen Rose, the principal town and county seat, is fifty-five miles southwest of Fort Worth. The county's center lies at 32°14' north latitude and 97°47' west longitude. The eastern half of the county is in the Grand Prairie region, while the western area is in the Cross Timbers. The primary soil type consists of very shallow, clayey soils in limestone. Other types include deep loamy and alluvial soils, especially along the river bottoms. Most of the land is used for range, though some is pasture and cropland. The only mineral resources are brick clay, limestone, road materials, and a small amount of natural gas. The overall terrain is generally rough with outcroppings of limestone. Native trees on the uplands include live oak, Spanish oak, mountain cedar, post oak, black jack, and mesquite. Cottonwood, pecan, bur oak, and black walnut can be found along the river bottoms. The elevation ranges from 600 to 1,200 feet. Three major streams traverse the county; the Brazos River winds through the eastern third, while the Paluxy River passes through the center and empties into the Brazos near its confluence with Squaw Creek. Temperatures range from a July average maximum of 98° F to a January average minimum of 32°. The average annual rainfall is 32.65 inches, and the growing season is 236 days long.
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.
Somervell County at a Glance
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County Map of Texas
Somervell County
- Somervell County
Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Somervell County is classified as a County
Altitude Range
550 ft – 1310 ft
Places of Somervell County
Noteworthy | Place | Type |
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Barnard's Mill | Town | |
Cottonwood | Town | |
George's Creek | Town | |
Glass | Town | |
Glen Rose | Town | |
Hargrove | Town | |
Hopewell | Town | |
Hucal | Town | |
Johnson | Town | |
Lanham Mill | Town | |
Nemo | Town | |
Porter | Town | |
Rainbow | Town | |
Rock Creek | Town | |
Seven Knobs | Town | |
Squaw Creek Reservoir | Lake | |
Ward Branch | Town | |
Wilcox | Town |
Photos of Somervell County and surrounding areas

Somervell County, Texas
The Somervell County Courthouse is located in the city of Glen Rose, the county seat. Photograph by Renelibrary.

Somervell County, Texas
Map of Somervell County, Texas. Map Credit: Robert Plocheck.

Glen Rose, Texas
Downtown view of Glen Rose, the county seat of Somervell County, Texas Photograph by Renelibrary. Glen Rose
Squaw Creek Reservoir from above
Photo by Jcomeau iltx, CC by SA 3 Squaw Creek Reservoir

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Somervell County by the Numbers
Population & Civilian Labor Counts
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Population Counts
Somervell County
Pop. | Year | Source |
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9,128 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |
Civilian Labor Counts
Somervell County
People | Year | Source |
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4,277 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Per Capita Income
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Per Capita Income (USD) | Year | Source |
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$45,756 | 2019 | U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis |
Property Values, Retail Sales, and Wages
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Property Values
Somervell County
USD ($) | Year | Source |
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2,826,470,943 | 2019 | State Property Tax Board |
Retail Sales
Somervell County
USD ($) | Year | Source |
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49,549,931 | 2019 | State Comptroller of Public Accounts |
Wages
Somervell County
USD ($) | Year | Source |
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53,201,274 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Unemployment
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Unemployment Percentage | Year | Source |
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7.6 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Rainfall
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Rainfall (inches) | Year | Source |
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36.9 | 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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27.4 | 97.0 | 2019 | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
Land Area & Total Area
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Land Area
Somervell County
Area (square miles) | Year | Source |
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186.5 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |
Total Area
Somervell County
Area (square miles) | Year | Source |
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192.0 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |