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Runnels County


Origin of the Name

Runnels County got its name from Hiram Runnels, the ninth governor of Mississippi (1833–1835) and planter in Texas.

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County Seat Ballinger

Established 1858

Population 9,900

Median Age 41.2

Land Area 1051.07 sq mi

Water Area 6.03 sq mi

Total Area 1057.1 sq mi

Percent Rural 100%

Latitude, Longitude 31.8715° N, 99.9912° W