Blooming Grove, Texas
Blooming Grove is a small town in Navarro County, Texas, in East Texas, about 48 miles south of Dallas as the crow flies, with a population of about 890.
Median rent $1,158/mo · Household income $76,771/yr Cost of living →
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area (0.9 sq mi) and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Blooming Grove on Wikipedia
Coming up near Blooming Grove
All events →- Dec4Hometown Holidays
Mansfield · ~40 mi · Fri, Dec 4
- Apr10Scarborough Renaissance Festival
Waxahachie · ~23 mi · Apr 10 – May 31
Dates confirmed on each organizer's site. Check the link before you drive.
Blooming Grove from our research
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- History
- Born from a post-Civil War store, named for an Illinois town, and grown into a cotton and railroad center in Navarro County. Details →
- Dining
- 1 verified place to eat and drink. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 10 public schools within 12 miles, across 5 districts and charters, mainly Blooming Grove ISD, Frost ISD and Italy ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency AskTED directory — open campuses, enrollment as of Oct 2025
- Utilities
- A deregulated electricity market on the Oncor grid, Atmos gas, city water, Republic bulk pickup, and internet in Navarro County. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Fort Parker (36 mi), Lake Whitney (39 mi), Cedar Hill (40 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 2 licensed HVAC contractors and 3 licensed electricians serve Blooming Grove. Details → Source: TDLR license records, checked business by business
Blooming Grove City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Blooming Grove.
Major roads: FM 55 · State Hwy 22
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
FAQ: Blooming Grove, Texas
Navarro County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Blooming Grove in Navarro County.
East Texas guides
Region-wide guides that put Blooming Grove in context — where to go, what things cost, and how people actually live here.
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