Hearne, Texas
City · Population 4,641 · #397 in Texas
About Hearne
Hearne is a small town in central Texas with an estimated population of 4,641.
Hearne holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.12 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,126 residents per square mile.
📰 Hearne News Today
- Schedule - Hearne Eagles (Hearne, TX) Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 15
- New TxDOT maps show where new highways could be built in the Brazos Valley KBTX News 3 · Aug 11
- Roshall McGee Obituary (2026) - Hearne, TX - All Families Mortuary & Cremation Services - Hearne Legacy obituary · Jul 31
- Man surrenders in deadly Hearne, Texas, shooting KWTX · Feb 8
- Cornelius A. Workman Obituary | All Families Mortuary | Hearne, TX Tribute Archive · Aug 13
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Hearne Unique
- The only place in America named Hearne — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Hearne
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Ama's Mexican Restaurant — mexican
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Hearn Depot & Camp Hearne · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hearne
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Hearne
- BROOKESMITH PLATO
- HEARNE EL
- HEARNE JH/HS
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)4,641
Rank in state#397 of 1,224
Land area4.12 sq mi
Density1,126/sq mi
Coordinates30.8771, -96.5952