About Erath County

Erath County lies in the beating heart of Cowboy Country. It occupies 1,083 square miles and belongs to the Edwards Plateau region in the west central region of Texas.

It’s roughly 71 miles southwest of Fort Worth, and less than 2 hours from Dallas. Its population is around 40,150.

Erath County is best known for being one of the top producers of beef and dairy in all 254 counties of Texas. Erath County is also a famous hunting destination.