Yantis, Texas
Yantis is a small town in Wood County, Texas, in East Texas, about 43 miles north of Tyler, with a population of about 570.
Wood
County
570
Population
East Texas
Region
1.8 sq mi
Land Area
43 mi
to Tyler
Updated September 2026 · Population approximate. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Yantis on Wikipedia
Yantis City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Yantis.
Major roads: State Hwy 154
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
A small community near Lake Fork with growing recreational and residential appeal.
About Yantis
Yantis is located in Wood County, in East Texas. Notable landmarks and points of interest include Yantis Community Center, Lake Fork Recreation Area, Rural Heritage Sites.
East Texas guides
Region-wide guides that put Yantis in context — where to go, what things cost, and how people actually live here.
Moving to East Texas: What You Need to Know
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