Crockett, Texas
City · Population 6,387 · #333 in Texas
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About Crockett
Crockett, TX is a close-knit town located in eastern Texas counting 6,387 people who proudly call it home.
Crockett holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 8.85 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 722 residents per square mile.
📰 Crockett News Today
- Sheriff: Nearly 46 pounds of drugs seized in long-term Houston County investigation KLTV.com · Aug 12
- Paxton, Talarico locked in dead heat for Texas Senate: Poll The Hill · Aug 13
- Are There Really Democrats for Paxton and Republicans for Talarico? Texas Monthly · Aug 10
- Jasmine Crockett remains skeptical Talarico can win Texas US Senate seat TheGrio · Aug 6
- Crockett police seek public's help to identify vehicle linked to burglary cbs19.tv · Jul 28
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Crockett Unique
- Positioned in eastern 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
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,387.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Crockett
- Smitty's BBQ — barbecue
- Camp Street Cafe & Store (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Houston County Museum and Visitors Center · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Crockett
- Davy Crockett Memorial Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Crockett
- CROCKETT EL
- CROCKETT H S
- CROCKETT J H
- EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR
- QUEST COLLEGIATE ACADEMY - CROCKETT
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Crockett Medical Center · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)6,387
Rank in state#333 of 1,224
Land area8.85 sq mi
Density722/sq mi
Coordinates31.3171, -95.4566