Kent County Map, Texas

Map of Kent County - Kent County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. Kent County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Kent County located in the map, major cities in Kent county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Kent County, Texas

Map of Kent County, Texas

Kent County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Jayton. As per 2020 census, the population of Kent County is 749 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 902 sq mi (2,336 km2). Kent County was established on 1876.

Facts about Kent County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionWest Texas / Llano Estacado
County SeatJayton
Named AfterRichard Kent, early Texas settler
Established1876
Organized1892
Coordinates33.3030° N, 100.3930° W
Total Area903 sq mi
Land Area903 sq mi
Water Area<1 sq mi
Population (2020)753
Population RankOne of the least populated counties in Texas
Major CommunityJayton
Main IndustriesRanching, Agriculture, Oil & Gas
Major AirportNearest major airport: Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForLlano Estacado plains, Ranching heritage, Sparse West Texas community
Websitehttps://www.co.kent.tx.us

Top Attractions in Kent County, Texas

  • Kent County Courthouse (Jayton) – Historic courthouse anchoring downtown Jayton.
  • Downtown Jayton – Small-town shops, cafés, and local heritage buildings.
  • Kent County Museum – Exhibits on pioneer life, ranching, and local history.
  • Rural Ranchlands – Scenic West Texas drives through open plains and cattle ranches.
  • High Plains Scenic Drives – Expansive farmland and rural landscapes ideal for photography.
  • Prairie Wildlife Areas – Bird-watching and small-game observation opportunities.
  • Windmill Heritage Sites – Iconic windmills dotting the countryside.
  • Historic Rail Markers – Landmarks commemorating early railroad routes through the county.
  • Jayton City Park – Community park with picnic areas, playgrounds, and walking trails.
  • Scenic Country Roads – Quiet roads perfect for exploring rural West Texas scenery.

Cities and Towns in Kent County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Jayton (county seat)City53433.2484°N, 100.5732°W
ClairemontUnincorporated CommunityN/A33.1676°N, 100.7571°W
GirardUnincorporated CommunityN/A33.3620°N, 100.6687°W
PolarGhost TownN/A33.3370°N, 100.4307°W
Post OakHistoric CommunityN/A33.0821°N, 100.4765°W
Rough CreekRural CommunityN/A33.2058°N, 100.3549°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Kent County

  • U.S. Highway 380 - major east-west route through Jayton connecting Post and Aspermont
  • Texas State Highway 70 - principal north-south highway serving Jayton and Girard
  • Farm to Market Road 948 - connects rural ranching areas with Jayton
  • Farm to Market Road 1226 - serves agricultural and livestock operations
  • Farm to Market Road 208 - provides access to remote communities and ranchlands
  • County road network serving farming, ranching, and energy-producing areas

What are Neighboring Counties of Kent County

  • King County (north)
  • Stonewall County (east)
  • Fisher County (south)
  • Scurry County (southwest)
  • Garza County (west)
  • Dickens County (northwest)

Distance from Kent County to Nearby Cities

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Aspermont (Stonewall County)3220
Post (Garza County)5635
Snyder (Scurry County)6842
Rotan (Fisher County)5836
Spur (Dickens County)6742
Guthrie (King County)5635
Hamlin (Jones County)9559
Sweetwater (Nolan County)11270
Lubbock (Lubbock County)14288
Abilene (Taylor County)14288
Wichita Falls (Wichita County)231144
Midland (Midland County)232144
Fort Worth (Tarrant County)314195
Dallas (Dallas County)347216
Austin (Travis County)399248

Waterbodies in Kent County

Salt Fork Brazos River, Croton Creek, Rough Creek, Duck Creek, Red Mud Creek, Double Mountain Fork Brazos River tributaries, ranch reservoirs, stock tanks, farm ponds, wetlands, groundwater recharge areas, and seasonal streams

Best Golf Courses in Kent County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Jayton Golf CourseJayton33.2517°N, 100.5758°W
Sweetwater Country ClubSweetwater32.4749°N, 100.4053°W
Snyder Country ClubSnyder32.7124°N, 100.9171°W

Colleges and Universities in Kent County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Western Texas CollegePublicCommunity CollegePrimary community college serving Kent County residents
Texas Tech UniversityPublicUniversityMajor public research university in nearby Lubbock
Abilene Christian UniversityPrivateUniversityRegional higher education option in Abilene
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Kent CountyPublicUniversityAgricultural and community education programs

References

  1. U.S. Census Bureau - Kent County QuickFacts
  2. Texas State Historical Association - Kent County
  3. Texas Almanac - Kent County
  4. Western Texas College
  5. Kent County, Texas Overview