Cleburne, Texas
Cleburne is a city in Johnson County, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, about 28 miles south of Fort Worth, with a population of about 38,131.
Johnson
County
38,131
Population
Dallas–Fort Worth
Region
33.2 sq mi
Land Area
28 mi
to Fort Worth
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Cleburne on Wikipedia
Cleburne City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Cleburne.
Major roads: FM 4 · Hwy 174 · State Hwy 171 · State Hwy 174 · US Hwy 67 · US Hwy 67M Bus
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Cleburne from our research
What we've verified about Cleburne, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- A Johnson County seat named for a Confederate general that the Santa Fe railroad shops turned into a working railroad town. Details →
- Dining
- 85 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Mexican & Tex-Mex · Burgers & American; 5 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 34 public schools within 12 miles, across 7 districts and charters, mainly Cleburne ISD, Joshua ISD and Keene ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency — current schools
- Utilities
- A deregulated Oncor-grid electricity market where you choose your provider, plus Atmos gas, city water, and internet options. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Cleburne (11 mi), Dinosaur Valley (25 mi), Lake Whitney (29 mi). Nearest lakes: Benbrook Lake (19 mi), Lake Arlington (26 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 10 licensed plumbers, 20 licensed HVAC contractors and 22 licensed electricians serve Cleburne. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Cleburne, Texas
Johnson County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Cleburne in Johnson County.
East Texas guides — an easy drive from Cleburne
Weekend trips, lakes, festivals and small-town food east of the metroplex.
Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Best Day Trips from Tyler and East Texas
Drive-time guide to day trips from Tyler: state parks, small towns, museums, and lakes within about 30 minutes, an hour, and up to three hours.
Read Guide →Best Lakes in East Texas
A fact-checked guide to 17 East Texas lakes, from Lake Fork's trophy bass and Caddo Lake to Toledo Bend, Sam Rayburn and Lake Tawakoni. Sizes, species, access and rules come from TPWD.
Read Guide →East Texas State Parks Guide
Twelve East Texas state parks from TPWD: Tyler, Caddo Lake, Atlanta, Lake Bob Sandlin, Tawakoni, Purtis Creek, Cooper, Martin Dies Jr. and more. Camping, cabins and passes.
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