Geography of Somervell County
Covering 187 square miles, Somervell County combines a regional trade center at Glen Rose with farm and ranch land in every direction. About 10,261 people live here.
It lies in the North Texas region at about 32.22° N, 97.77° W and is one of the 25 smallest counties in Texas (253rd of 254 by area). Somervell County shares boundaries with 4 other Texas counties, and the closest major cities are Fort Worth (about 45 miles away in a straight line) and Waco (about 59 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 Somervell 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 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
County government for Somervell County is based in Glen Rose. 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. Glen Rose also serves as the main shopping, school and healthcare center for much of the county.
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. Figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau; answers are written and reviewed by the Texas County Map team.
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?+
Use the "Download PDF" button below the Somervell 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 Somervell 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 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.