Hawley, Texas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hawley, Texas
City
Street in Hawley, September 2011
Location of Hawley, Texas
Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Jones
Area
• Total	2.94 sq mi (7.61 km2)
• Land	2.93 sq mi (7.59 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation	1,640 ft (500 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	545
• Density	185.4/sq mi (71.62/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	79525
Area code(s)	325
FIPS code	48-32840
GNIS feature ID	1337477

Hawley is a city in Jones County, Texas, United States. The population was 545 at the 2020 census.

History

The community is named for Congressman Robert B. Hawley.

On evening of May 2, 2024, a strong tornado struck southwest of Hawley.

Geography

Hawley is located in southeastern Jones County at 32°36′43″N 99°48′48″W / 32.61194°N 99.81333°W / 32.61194; -99.81333 (32.612023, –99.813315). U.S. Routes 83 and 277, running concurrently, pass through the southwestern side of the city, leading northwest 11 miles (18 km) to Anson, the county seat, and southeast 13 miles (21 km) to Abilene.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Hawley has a total area of 2.9 square miles (7.6 km²), of which 0.01 square miles (0.02 km²), or 0.25%, is covered by water. The Clear Fork of the Brazos River flows through the city, south of the center.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, dry summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Hawley has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.

Demographics

Hawley is part of the Abilene metropolitan area.

2020 census

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 545 people, 253 households, and 130 families residing in the city.

Education

The city is served by the Hawley Independent School District, which is headquartered in Hawley.

See also

In Spanish: Hawley (Texas) para niños