Cuero, Texas
City · Population 8,215 · #288 in Texas
About Cuero
Set in the southern part of Texas, Cuero is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 8,215.
Officially, Cuero is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 6.56 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,252 residents per square mile.
📰 Cuero News Today
- Lady Trojans post two wins at Cuero tournament SouthTexasNews.com · Aug 16
- Cuero, Texas, United States MSN · Aug 8
- Elroy Denson Obituary (2026) - Cuero, TX - Grace Funeral Home - Victoria Legacy obituary · Aug 12
- Cuero Band Boosters launch matching donation challenge for new band uniforms crossroadstoday.com · Aug 5
- 6-8 Baylor Tight End Pledge Talks Bears 247Sports · Aug 13
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Cuero Unique
- The only place in America named Cuero — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern 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
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,215.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 24 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Cuero
- KN Drive-In — burger
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- DeWitt Wildflower Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Cuero
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Cuero
- CUERO H S
- CUERO J H
- G O A L S PROGRAM
- HUNT EL
- J C FRENCH EL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Cuero Regional Hospital ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Mayor🏛️ Sara Post-Meyer
Population (2024)8,215
Rank in state#288 of 1,224
Land area6.56 sq mi
Density1,252/sq mi
Coordinates29.1027, -97.2871