About Caldwell
Set in the central part of Texas, Caldwell is a small town with an estimated population of 4,820.
Officially, Caldwell is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.28 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,126 residents per square mile.
📰 Caldwell News Today
- Patrick Lee Seymour Obituary (2026) - Caldwell, TX - Strickland Funeral Home - Caldwell MLive.com · Aug 17
- Billy P. Haddox Obituary (2026) - Caldwell, TX - Strickland Funeral Home - Caldwell Legacy obituary · Aug 14
- Caldwell Zoo’s Tempo brings slow-moving charm to East Texas cbs19.tv · Aug 14
- Small plane makes emergency landing in Caldwell County FOX 7 Austin · Aug 13
- Victim, suspect in murder-suicide near Caldwell identified KBTX News 3 · Jul 21
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Caldwell Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Caldwell — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
- 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.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Caldwell
- Mad Hatters Tea Room (café)
- Pizza Hut — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Burleson County Czech Heritage Museum · Museum
- Burleson County Historical Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Caldwell
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Caldwell
- CALDWELL DAEP
- CALDWELL EL
- CALDWELL H S
- CALDWELL INT
- CALDWELL J H
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Burleson St Joseph Health Center · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Mayor🏛️ Janice Easter
Population (2024)4,820
Rank in state#390 of 1,224
Land area4.28 sq mi
Density1,126/sq mi
Coordinates30.5298, -96.6997