Idalou, Texas
City · Population 2,117 · #592 in Texas
About Idalou
Idalou is a small town in northwestern Texas with an estimated population of 2,117.
Officially, Idalou is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.01 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,096 residents per square mile.
📰 Idalou News Today
- Local volunteer departments fight fire near Idalou EverythingLubbock.com · Aug 16
- Bobby Brown Obituary Jun 17, 2026 Combest Family Funeral Homes & Crematory · Jun 17
- Homeowners lose everything in Saturday morning structure fire KCBD · Aug 1
- 12425 N County Road 2900, Idalou, TX 79329 realtor.com · Aug 7
- Idalou Varsity Football vs. Canadian MaxPreps · Jul 14
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Idalou Unique
- The only place in America named Idalou — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern 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
- 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 Idalou
- Dixie Dog Drive In — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Idalou
- County Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Idalou
- IDALOU EL
- IDALOU H S
- IDALOU MIDDLE
- OFF CAMPUS DAEP
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,117
Rank in state#592 of 1,224
Land area1.01 sq mi
Density2,096/sq mi
Coordinates33.6624, -101.6837