Hemphill, Texas
City · Population 1,039 · #793 in Texas
About Hemphill
Hemphill, TX is a small town located in eastern Texas with an estimated population of 1,039.
Hemphill holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.54 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 409 residents per square mile.
📰 Hemphill News Today
- David Lee Streadl Obituary (2026) - Hemphill, TX - Starr Funeral Home, Inc. - Hemphill Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- Report: Man arrested after aiming rifle at Sabine County officers kltv.com · Mar 23
- Texas A&M defensive coordinator Lyle Hemphill speaks with media KBTX News 3 · Aug 11
- Texas A&M DC Lyle Hemphill praises LB Noah Mikhail's 'physical' play aggieswire.usatoday.com · Aug 12
- Robert Henry Hamilton | Hemphill easttexasbanner.com · May 21
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Hemphill Unique
- The only place in America named Hemphill — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- 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
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 17 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Hemphill
- Sportsman's Cafe — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Patricia Huffman Smith NASA Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hemphill
- Pine Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Hemphill
- HEMPHILL EL
- HEMPHILL H S
- HEMPHILL MIDDLE
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Sabine County Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,039
Rank in state#793 of 1,224
Land area2.54 sq mi
Density409/sq mi
Coordinates31.3433, -93.8519