Hico, Texas

Hico, Texas
Hico (2014)
Location within Hamilton County and Texas
Coordinates: 31°59′44″N 98°02′15″W / 31.99556°N 98.03750°W / 31.99556; -98.03750
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountiesHamilton
Incorporated1883
Area
  Total
1.82 sq mi (4.73 km2)
  Land1.82 sq mi (4.72 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,060 ft (320 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
1,335
  Density730/sq mi (280/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
76457
Area code254
FIPS code48-33548
GNIS ID2410754
Websitehico-tx.com

Hico (/ˈhk/, HY-koh) is a small city located in Hamilton County in central Texas, United States. The population was 1,335 at the time of the 2020 census, down from 1,341 in the 2010 census. Over the years, it became a cattle and cotton market. Today, ranching and tourism dominate the local economy.