Geography of Ochiltree County
Ochiltree County sits at roughly 36.28° N and 100.82° W in the Panhandle region of Texas, spanning 918 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 Perryton, and the county shares boundaries with 3 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 9,284 residents across 918 square miles, Ochiltree County has a population density of about 10.1 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Perryton
Perryton serves as the seat of government for Ochiltree 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
Ochiltree County was established in 1876 and was named for William Beck Ochiltree (1811–1867), secretary of the treasury for the Republic of Texas and legislator for the state of Texas. It was carved from territory previously part of Bexar County.
Ochiltree County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Ochiltree 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 Ochiltree County, Texas located?+
Ochiltree County is located in the Panhandle region of Texas at approximately 36.278° N, 100.816° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48357. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Ochiltree County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Ochiltree County in square miles?+
Ochiltree County covers approximately 918 square miles of land in the Panhandle region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 114th 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 Ochiltree County, Texas?+
Ochiltree County has a population of approximately 9,284 residents. With 918 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 10.1 people per square mile, which is rural for a Texas county. That makes Ochiltree County the 171st most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Ochiltree County?+
Perryton is the county seat of Ochiltree County, Texas, which was organized in 1876 and named for William Beck Ochiltree (1811–1867), secretary of the treasury for the Republic of Texas and legislator for the state of Texas. Ochiltree County was originally carved out of Bexar County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Ochiltree County are located in Perryton.
Which Texas counties border Ochiltree County?+
Ochiltree County shares borders with Lipscomb, Hansford, and Roberts counties. These 3 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 Panhandle region.
Where can I download or print a map of Ochiltree County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Ochiltree 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 Ochiltree 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 Ochiltree County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Ochiltree County is 48357, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 357. 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.