Geography of Hood County
Hood County is built around Granbury and a handful of smaller towns, with about 70,501 residents across 422 square miles of mixed town and countryside.
It lies in the North Texas region at about 32.43° N, 97.83° W and is one of the 25 smallest counties in Texas (241st of 254 by area). Hood County shares boundaries with 5 other Texas counties, and the closest major cities are Fort Worth (about 37 miles away in a straight line) and Dallas (about 65 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 Hood 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 70,501 residents across 422 square miles, Hood County has a population density of about 167.1 people per square mile. Density here reflects a mix of small cities, suburbs, and rural land.
County seat: Granbury
County government for Hood County is based in Granbury. 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. Granbury also serves as the main shopping, school and healthcare center for much of the county.
History & name origin
Hood County was established in 1866 and was named for John Bell Hood (1831–1879), a Confederate lieutenant general and the commander of Hood's Texas Brigade. It was carved from territory previously part of Johnson County.
Hood County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Hood 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 Hood County, Texas located?+
Hood County is located in the North Texas region of Texas at approximately 32.430° N, 97.832° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48221. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Hood County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Hood County in square miles?+
Hood County covers approximately 422 square miles of land in the North Texas region — a compact county by Texas standards. By land area it ranks 241st 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 Hood County, Texas?+
Hood County has a population of approximately 70,501 residents. With 422 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 167.1 people per square mile, which is moderately populated for a Texas county. That makes Hood County the 54th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Hood County?+
Granbury is the county seat of Hood County, Texas, which was organized in 1866 and named for John Bell Hood (1831–1879), a Confederate lieutenant general and the commander of Hood's Texas Brigade. Hood County was originally carved out of Johnson County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Hood County are located in Granbury.
Which Texas counties border Hood County?+
Hood County shares borders with Parker, Somervell, Johnson, Palo Pinto, and Erath counties. These 5 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 Hood County?+
Use the "Download PDF" button below the Hood 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 Hood 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 Hood County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Hood County is 48221, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 221. 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.