Geography of Somervell County
Somervell County sits at roughly 32.22° N and 97.77° W in the North Texas region of Texas, spanning 187 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 Glen Rose, and the county shares boundaries with 4 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 10,261 residents across 187 square miles, Somervell County has a population density of about 54.9 people per square mile. Density here reflects a mix of small cities, suburbs, and rural land.
County seat: Glen Rose
Glen Rose serves as the seat of government for Somervell 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
Somervell County was established in 1875 and was named for Alexander Somervell, a soldier in the Texas Revolution and leader of the Somervell Expedition. It was carved from territory previously part of Hood County.
Somervell County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Somervell 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 Somervell County, Texas located?+
Somervell County is located in the North Texas region of Texas at approximately 32.222° N, 97.774° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48425. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Somervell County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Somervell County in square miles?+
Somervell County covers approximately 187 square miles of land in the North Texas region — a compact county by Texas standards. By land area it ranks 253rd 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 Somervell County, Texas?+
Somervell County has a population of approximately 10,261 residents. With 187 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 54.9 people per square mile, which is moderately populated for a Texas county. That makes Somervell County the 162nd most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Somervell County?+
Glen Rose is the county seat of Somervell County, Texas, which was organized in 1875 and named for Alexander Somervell, a soldier in the Texas Revolution and leader of the Somervell Expedition. Somervell County was originally carved out of Hood County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Somervell County are located in Glen Rose.
Which Texas counties border Somervell County?+
Somervell County shares borders with Hood, Bosque, Johnson, and Erath counties. These 4 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 Somervell County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Somervell 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 Somervell 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 Somervell County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Somervell County is 48425, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 425. 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.