Geography of Foard County
Foard County is classic frontier Texas: 707 square miles of open land with only about 1,044 residents, which makes it one of the most thinly settled counties in the state (233rd of 254 by density).
It lies in the North Texas region at about 33.97° N, 99.78° W and is 215th in size among Texas's 254 counties. Foard County shares boundaries with 6 other Texas counties, and the closest major cities are Wichita Falls (about 74 miles away in a straight line) and Abilene (about 105 miles).
North Texas runs from the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex out to the Red River and the Rolling Plains. It mixes one of America's largest urban regions with wheat fields, cattle country and small towns that grew up along railroads.
For a broader view of how Foard County fits within the state, download our free Texas map with counties and cities PDF — a printable, high-resolution reference showing all 254 Texas counties labeled with their county seats.
Population & demographics
With approximately 1,044 residents across 707 square miles, Foard County has a population density of about 1.5 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Crowell
County government for Foard County is based in Crowell. The commissioners court, made up of a county judge and four precinct commissioners, meets here and sets the county budget, roads policy and tax rate. In a county this sparsely settled, Crowell may be one of only a few incorporated towns.
History & name origin
Foard County was established in 1891 and was named for Robert Levi Foard, an attorney and Confederate major in the Civil War. It was carved from territory previously part of Cottle County, Hardeman County, King County and Knox County.
Foard County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Foard County geography, population, county seat, neighboring counties, and how to use the maps on this page. Figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau; answers are written and reviewed by the Texas County Map team.
Where is Foard County, Texas located?+
Foard County is located in the North Texas region of Texas at approximately 33.975° N, 99.778° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48155. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Foard County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Foard County in square miles?+
Foard County covers approximately 707 square miles of land in the North Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 215th out of 254 Texas counties. The full bounding box of the county is rendered to scale on the interactive map and matches the U.S. Census TIGER 2023 polygon.
What is the population of Foard County, Texas?+
Foard County has a population of approximately 1,044 residents. With 707 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 1.5 people per square mile, which is sparsely populated for a Texas county. That makes Foard County the 245th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Foard County?+
Crowell is the county seat of Foard County, Texas, which was organized in 1891 and named for Robert Levi Foard, an attorney and Confederate major in the Civil War. Foard County was originally carved out of Cottle County, Hardeman County, King County and Knox County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Foard County are located in Crowell.
Which Texas counties border Foard County?+
Foard County shares borders with King, Hardeman, Baylor, Cottle, Knox, and Wilbarger counties. These 6 neighboring counties are highlighted on the schematic boundary map and linked at the bottom of this page so you can quickly compare population, area, and county seats across the North Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Foard County?+
Use the "Download PDF" button below the Foard County map on this page to save a letter-size PDF of the county boundary, neighboring counties and incorporated places, drawn from U.S. Census Bureau 2023 boundary files. The "Official TxDOT road map" button downloads the Texas Department of Transportation county road mapbook for Foard County. Both files are stored on this site and download directly. Our free Texas map with counties and cities PDF shows all 254 counties on one sheet.
What is the FIPS code for Foard County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Foard County is 48155, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 155. This is the same FIPS code used by the U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line files, the American Community Survey, and most federal datasets that key on county.