Emory, Texas
Emory is a small town in Rains County, Texas, in East Texas, about 45 miles northwest of Tyler as the crow flies, with a population of about 1,390.
Rains
County
1,390
Population
East Texas
Region
2.0 sq mi
Land Area
45 mi
straight line to Tyler
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Emory on Wikipedia
Emory City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Emory.
Major roads: State Hwy 19 · State Hwy 276 · US Hwy 69
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Emory from our research
What we've verified about Emory, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- Settled as Springville in the 1840s, renamed in 1870 for legislator Emory Rains, made the seat of Rains County, and a railroad lumber town. Details →
- Dining
- 21 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Mexican & Tex-Mex · Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Burgers & American; 3 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 10 public schools within 12 miles, across 4 districts and charters, mainly Rains ISD, Lone Oak ISD and Yantis ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency AskTED directory — open campuses, enrollment as of Oct 2025
- Utilities
- A deregulated electricity market on the TNMP grid, Atmos gas, City of Emory water and garbage, and fiber internet in Rains County. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Lake Tawakoni (13 mi), Cooper Lake - South Sulphur Unit (29 mi), Cooper Lake - Johns Creek Unit (31 mi). Nearest lakes: Lake Fork (9 mi), Lake Tawakoni (14 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 2 licensed plumbers, 1 licensed HVAC contractor and 6 licensed electricians serve Emory. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Emory, Texas
Rains County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Emory in Rains County.
East Texas guides
Region-wide guides that put Emory in context — where to go, what things cost, and how people actually live here.
Moving to East Texas: What You Need to Know
Thinking about moving to East Texas? A fact-checked guide to healthcare, schools, getting around, weather, and daily life in Tyler, Jacksonville, and the towns around them.
Read Guide →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 →Cost of Living in East Texas
What it costs to live in East Texas, using Census figures: home values and rents in Tyler, Jacksonville and Athens compared with Texas and the big metros, plus taxes, utilities, healthcare and driving.
Read Guide →Retiring in East Texas: Why Retirees Love It Here
Retiring in East Texas: Tyler's trauma-designated hospitals, Texas 65+ school-tax exemptions, lake towns like Gun Barrel City and Hideaway, and sourced drive times and weather.
Read Guide →Business Owner?
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