Mertzon, Texas
City · Population 762 · #889 in Texas
About Mertzon
Mertzon is a tiny community in western Texas with an estimated population of 762.
Mertzon holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.52 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 501 residents per square mile.
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Texas news on Bless News Daily →What Makes Mertzon Unique
- The only place in America named Mertzon — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 1+ neighboring communities within 20 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Irion County Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Mertzon
- IRION EL
- IRION H S
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)762
Rank in state#889 of 1,224
Land area1.52 sq mi
Density501/sq mi
Coordinates31.2620, -100.8208
🌤️ Current Weather
Right now60°F
ConditionsRain Showers Likely
Wind5 to 10 mph
Source: National Weather Service