Geography of Hood County
Hood County sits at roughly 32.43° N and 97.83° W in the North Texas region of Texas, spanning 422 square miles of terrain that includes the landscape characteristic of the area — from open ranchland and farmland to small-town main streets. The county's centroid is near Granbury, and the county shares boundaries with 5 neighboring counties.
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
Granbury serves as the seat of government for Hood County. The county courthouse, commissioners court, district clerk, and primary public records are located here. As with all 254 Texas counties, the county seat is the anchor of civic life and the principal address for elections, permits, and court filings.
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. Every answer is generated from the official U.S. Census data backing this site.
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?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Hood County is available from the "Download PDF" button at the top of this page. The printable layout uses authentic U.S. Census TIGER boundary geometry for Hood County, includes a Texas locator inset, and is sized for standard 8.5" × 11" Letter paper. For interactive use, the live Leaflet map on this page supports OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, Esri topographic, and Carto light basemaps with zoom, scale bar, and fullscreen.
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.