Hood County is a county located on the Edwards Plateau in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 61,598. Its county seat is Granbury. The county is named for John Bell Hood, a Confederate lieutenant general and the commander of Hood’s Texas Brigade.
Hood County is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth–Arlington metropolitan statistical area and the Granbury micropolitan area.
| Name: | Hood County |
|---|---|
| FIPS code: | 48-221 |
| State: | Texas |
| Founded: | 1866 |
| Named for: | John Bell Hood |
| Seat: | Granbury |
| Largest city: | Granbury |
| Total Area: | 437 sq mi (1,130 km²) |
| Land Area: | 421 sq mi (1,090 km²) |
| Total Population: | 61,598 |
| Population Density: | 140/sq mi (54/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website: | www.co.hood.tx.us |
Hood County location map. Where is Hood County?
History
Hood County was formed in 1866 from portions of Johnson County. It was named after John Bell Hood, a general of the Confederate Army and commander of Hood’s Texas Brigade.
Hood County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 437 sq mi (1,130 km), of which 421 sq mi (1,090 km) are land and 16 sq mi (41 km) (3.7%) are covered by water.
Major highways
- U.S. Highway 377
- State Highway 144
Adjacent counties
- Parker County (north)
- Johnson County (east)
- Somervell County (south)
- Erath County (west)
- Palo Pinto County (northwest)
Hood County Topographic Map
Hood County Satellite Map
Hood County Outline Map
