Jolly, Texas
City · Population 180 · #1171 in Texas
About Jolly
Jolly is a tiny community in northern Texas with an estimated population of 180.
Officially, Jolly is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.98 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 184 residents per square mile.
📰 Jolly News Today
- Jolly Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
- Carroll Gene "Vic" Vicars Obituary (2026) - Jolly, TX - Davis Funeral Home - Henrietta Legacy obituary · Jun 24
- Jolly Tucker's Obituary, Visitation & Funeral Information Restland Funeral Home, Cemetery and Crematory · Mar 27
- Soccer legend David Beckham embraces Texas culture, gifted cowboy hat from a North Texas hat store WFAA · Jul 16
- Ruidoso police arrest Texas man for 2023 alleged child sexual assault KFOX · May 6
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Jolly Unique
- The only place in America named Jolly — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Easy reach of Wichita Falls (10 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Jolly
- Jolly Restaurant & Grill
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)180
Rank in state#1171 of 1,224
Land area0.98 sq mi
Density184/sq mi
Coordinates33.8753, -98.3492