About McDade
Set in the central part of Texas, McDade is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, McDade is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 4.09 square miles.
📰 McDade News Today
- John Hobbs Obituary - Elgin, TX Dignity Memorial · Jun 29
- This Central Texas school district has canceled its varsity football season KVUE · Sep 26
- Laurey Wolf Obituary (1955 - 2026) - McDade, TX - Austin American-Statesman Legacy obituary · Feb 21
- Sherwood Forest Faire 10best.usatoday.com · Feb 2
- Charles McDade Obituary | Peoples Funeral Home | Denton, TX Tribute Archive · Jun 15
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes McDade Unique
- The only place in America named McDade — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- 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 9 miles.
🏫 Schools in McDade
- MCDADE EL
- MCDADE H S
- MCDADE JJAEP
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area4.09 sq mi
Coordinates30.2789, -97.2524