Florence, Texas

About Florence

Florence is a small town in central Texas with an estimated population of 1,211.

Officially, Florence is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.91 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,331 residents per square mile.

📰 Florence News Today

• Nolan Dean Hawkins Williamson County Sun · Aug 18
• Florence, Texas, United States MSN · Aug 12
• James Conley Wiseman, Jr. Obituary (2026) - Florence, TX - Ramsey Funeral Home & Crematorium - Georgetown Legacy obituary · Aug 10
• Florence Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
• New Williamson County project could reshape Florence population, housing - Austin American-Statesman Austin American-Statesman · Jun 23

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Florence Unique

• One of 16 places in the US named Florence — 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

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Florence

• 101 Barbecue — barbecue
• Florence Beer Market — italian
• La Fuente
• Mano's — tex-mex
• The Chunky Cow

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• The Fisher Gallery · Art gallery

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Florence

• Florence City Park reviews ★
• Florence Community Park reviews ★
• Puppy Paradise at The Burning Bush Community reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Florence

• BELL COUNTY JJAEP
• FLORENCE EL
• FLORENCE H S
• FLORENCE MIDDLE

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Florence

🏘️ Nearby Communities