Waller County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of Waller County, Texas

Map of Waller County, Texas

Waller County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Hempstead. As per 2020 census, the population of Waller County is 59781 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 514 sq mi (1,331 km2). Waller County was established on 1873.

Facts about Waller County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionSoutheast Texas
County SeatHempstead
Named AfterEdwin Waller, signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence and planner of Austin
Established1873
Organized1873
Coordinates29.9520° N, 96.0560° W
Total Area514 sq mi
Land Area513 sq mi
Water Area1 sq mi
Population (2020)56,794
Population RankMid-sized county in Southeast Texas
Major CityHempstead
Main IndustriesAgriculture, Education, Manufacturing, Retail
Major AirportHempstead Municipal Airport (local)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForPrairie View A&M University, Rural countryside, Proximity to Houston
Websitehttps://www.co.waller.tx.us

Top Attractions in Waller County, Texas

  • Prairie View A&M University – Historic HBCU campus and events.
  • Waller County Courthouse – Historic courthouse in Hempstead.
  • Hempstead Downtown District – Small-town shops and charm.
  • Hempstead Railroad Depot – Restored historic rail site.
  • Peckerwood Garden Conservation Foundation – Botanical gardens and trails.
  • Oil Ranch – Family-friendly agritourism park.
  • Hockley Area Parks – Local green spaces and recreation.
  • Community Rodeo Events – Seasonal local rodeos.
  • Rural Prairie Drives – Scenic countryside views.
  • Local Farm & Ranch Areas – Agricultural landscapes and wildlife.

Cities and Towns in Waller County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Hempstead (county seat)City673230.0974°N, 96.0783°W
Prairie ViewCity661230.0905°N, 95.9877°W
WallerCity360230.0561°N, 95.9269°W
Brookshire (partly in Waller County)City551229.7861°N, 95.9513°W
Pine IslandCity108430.0999°N, 95.9897°W
Katy (partly in Waller County)City2129429.7858°N, 95.8245°W
MonavilleUnincorporated CommunityN/A29.9777°N, 96.0530°W
PattisonUnincorporated CommunityN/A29.8205°N, 96.0047°W
Fields StoreUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.1002°N, 95.9241°W
HowellvilleUnincorporated CommunityN/A29.8097°N, 95.8524°W
Hockley (partly in Waller County)Unincorporated CommunityN/A30.0266°N, 95.8219°W
Sunny SideUnincorporated CommunityN/A30.0644°N, 96.1430°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Waller County

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and cities.

  • Interstate 10 - east-west corridor connecting Brookshire with Houston and San Antonio
  • U.S. Highway 290 - major route linking Hempstead, Waller, Houston, and Austin
  • State Highway 6 - connects Hempstead with College Station and Bryan
  • State Highway 159 - links Hempstead with Bellville and Fayette County
  • Farm to Market Road 1098 - serves northern Waller County communities
  • Farm to Market Road 1488 - connects Waller with Magnolia and Montgomery County
  • Farm to Market Road 362 - north-south route through central Waller County
  • Farm to Market Road 529 - connects eastern Waller County with Houston area communities

What are Neighboring Counties of Waller County

  • Grimes County (north)
  • Montgomery County (northeast)
  • Harris County (east)
  • Fort Bend County (south)
  • Austin County (southwest)
  • Washington County (west)

Distance from Waller County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • Hempstead to Prairie View (Waller County), Texas - 6 mi (10 km)
  • Hempstead to Waller (Waller County), Texas - 15 mi (24 km)
  • Hempstead to Brookshire (Waller County), Texas - 21 mi (34 km)
  • Hempstead to Bellville (Austin County), Texas - 19 mi (31 km)
  • Hempstead to Brenham (Washington County), Texas - 22 mi (35 km)
  • Hempstead to Navasota (Grimes County), Texas - 24 mi (39 km)
  • Hempstead to Magnolia (Montgomery County), Texas - 30 mi (48 km)
  • Hempstead to Katy (Harris County), Texas - 33 mi (53 km)
  • Hempstead to Richmond (Fort Bend County), Texas - 39 mi (63 km)
  • Hempstead to College Station (Brazos County), Texas - 48 mi (77 km)
  • Hempstead to Bryan (Brazos County), Texas - 50 mi (80 km)
  • Hempstead to Conroe (Montgomery County), Texas - 50 mi (80 km)
  • Hempstead to Houston (Harris County), Texas - 54 mi (87 km)
  • Hempstead to Sugar Land (Fort Bend County), Texas - 52 mi (84 km)
  • Hempstead to Austin (Travis County), Texas - 108 mi (174 km)

Waterbodies in Waller County

Brazos River, Little Brazos River, Mill Creek, Clear Creek, Walnut Creek, Spring Creek, Cypress Creek, New Year Creek, Bull Creek, Kickapoo Creek, Deer Creek, Cedar Creek, Brazos River Watershed, Gibbons Creek Tributaries

Best Golf Courses in Waller County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Houston Oaks Golf CourseHockley30.0916°N, 95.8468°W
Jubilee Golf CourseHempstead30.1098°N, 96.1024°W
Waller County Golf ClubWaller30.0698°N, 95.9325°W
The Clubs at Houston OaksHockley30.0930°N, 95.8448°W

Colleges and Universities in Waller County, Texas

Institution NameType (Public/Private)LevelNotable For
Prairie View A&M UniversityPublicUniversityHistorically Black land-grant university
Blinn College - Waller CampusPublicCommunity CollegeAcademic transfer and workforce programs
Texas A&M Engineering Academy at Blinn-WallerPublicUniversityEngineering pathway programs
Houston Community College (service area)PublicCommunity CollegeContinuing and workforce education
Lone Star College (regional service area)PublicCommunity CollegeHigher education access for county residents

References

  1. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts - Waller County
  2. Official Waller County Website
  3. Prairie View A&M University
  4. Texas State Historical Association - Waller County
  5. Waller County, Texas - Communities and Geography