Evant, Texas
Evant is a small town in Coryell County at the northern reach of the Central Texas Hill Country, about 35 miles northwest of Killeen. It sits in ranching country where the wooded limestone hills and pastures typical of the region roll across the landscape.
Place essentials
Official Census snapshot- Census place type
- Town
- July 2025 population
- 467
- Change from 2020 base
- +2%
- Land area
- 0.6 sq. mi.
- County footprint
- Coryell County and Hamilton County
Place type, county footprint, and land area use the Census Bureau's January 1, 2025 geography. Population uses Vintage 2025 estimates through July 1, 2025; change compares that estimate with the April 1, 2020 estimates base. Geography file | Population file
Evant crosses county lines, so the appraisal district and tax office depend on the parcel address. School, city-limit, MUD, PID, and other special-district lines can be different too. Start with the full county list below instead of treating one county as the answer.
Official routes
Use the office for the parcel address; a mailing city is not always the governing city.
County context
What to know around Evant
County lines carry much of the property, land, water, and outdoors context around Evant.
Military History
Fort Gates Came Before Gatesville
The U.S. Army built Fort Gates in 1849 on the Texas frontier, and its presence led directly to the founding of the county seat.
Property Tax Basics
Who Handles Property Taxes in Coryell County
Two separate offices handle property taxes here — one sets values, one collects the bill.
Historic Landmark
Hamilton County Courthouse and Its History
The Hamilton County Courthouse was built in 1887. It blends three architectural styles and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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