Hico Independent School District, Texas

Hico Independent School District is a unified school district in 4 counties, Texas, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 3,655 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 204 sq mi (527 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
3,655 ± 387
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Hamilton County60% of the district’s landErath County32% of the district’s landBosque County5% of the district’s landComanche County4% of the district’s land
Land area
204 sq mi (527 km²)
Median household income
$69,640 ± $6,740
Median home value
$218,700 ± $43,142
Water area
0.7 sq mi (1.81 km²)
State
Texas
Census code (GEOID)
4823070
Coordinates (central point)
31.948000, -98.055442

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Hico Independent School District, largest first

  1. Hico (city)1,771 people
  2. Carlton (CDP)10 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Iredell Independent School District11 mi east
  2. Three Way Independent School District16 mi north
  3. Dublin Independent School District16 mi west
  4. Hamilton Independent School District18 mi south
  5. Stephenville Independent School District19 mi north

These share a boundary with Hico Independent School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

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