Lovelady, Texas
Lovelady is a small town in Houston County, Texas, in East Texas, about 45 miles west of Lufkin as the crow flies, with a population of about 590.
Median rent $1,063/mo Cost of living →
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area (1.3 sq mi) and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Lovelady on Wikipedia
Lovelady from our research
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- History
- Founded in 1872 on the Houston & Great Northern Railroad, named for early settler Cyrus Lovelady, and a cotton, timber, and shipping town in Houston County. Details →
- Dining
- 2 verified places to eat and drink. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 6 public schools within 12 miles, in Crockett ISD and Lovelady ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency AskTED directory — open campuses, enrollment as of Oct 2025
- Utilities
- A deregulated electricity market on the Oncor grid, CenterPoint gas, City of Lovelady water and sewer, and internet in Houston County. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Mission Tejas (31 mi), Fort Boggy (32 mi), Huntsville (35 mi). Nearest lakes: Houston County Lake (21 mi), Lake Livingston (25 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 1 licensed electrician serve Lovelady. Details → Source: TDLR license records, checked business by business
Lovelady City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Lovelady.
Major roads: State Hwy 19
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
FAQ: Lovelady, Texas
Houston County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Lovelady in Houston County.
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