Runaway Bay, Texas
City · Population 2,123 · #589 in Texas
About Runaway Bay
Set in the northern part of Texas, Runaway Bay is a small town counting 2,123 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Runaway Bay is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.52 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 842 residents per square mile.
📰 Runaway Bay News Today
- Weather Forecast and Conditions for Runaway Bay, Texas - The Weather Channel | Weather.com The Weather Channel · Jul 9
- Runaway Bay community rallies after deadly tornado CBS News · Apr 27
- Clay Neil Dent Obituary Jun 21, 2026 Hawkins Funeral Homes · Jun 21
- At least 1 dead, 6 injured in Wise Co. storms - FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Apr 25
- Severe storms leave 1 dead and multiple injured across Runaway Bay, Texas FOX Weather · Apr 26
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📰 Local News
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Texas news on Bless News Daily →What Makes Runaway Bay Unique
- The only place in America named Runaway Bay — 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,123
Rank in state#589 of 1,224
Land area2.52 sq mi
Density842/sq mi
Coordinates33.1754, -97.8748
🌤️ Current Weather
Right now91°F
ConditionsSunny
Wind10 to 15 mph
Source: National Weather Service