What County Am I In
Find out ‘What County am I in’ using your device’s location
Use this tool to find your current county. For best results, allow permission to use your location when prompted by your browser. Your current county name and state will appear in the panel above the map, and a red marker will show your location on Google Maps.
When you’re on the go, this page helps you quickly answer What County Am I In Right Now and find the county for your current location. It can also help you check what county you live in, answer what is my county, or figure out which county am I in. To find county by address, ZIP Code or by clicking a map and viewing county boundaries on a fully interactive Google Map, use the County Lines map tool.
Quick Tips for using this County Finder map tool
- Allow permission to use your location* when prompted so the page can use your device’s GPS location (latitude and longitude) for the most accurate county result.
- If you get the error message above the map stating Browser settings set to not share your location: on mobile, reload the page to be prompted to share your location. On desktop, click the icon to the left of the page URL in the address bar, enable Location or click Reset permission, and reload the page.
- If location access is blocked or unavailable, the page estimates your location instead using your browser’s IP-based internet connection.
* this website does not store your location
Why You Might Need To Know Your Current County
Here are several example reasons you might need to know your current county (see disclaimer):
- know the county for weather alerts, road incidents or local emergency information while traveling
- determine which county’s laws, regulations, permitting offices or local services apply where you are right now
- check the correct county for sales tax while shopping or traveling
- confirm the county for emergency services, dispatch, roadside assistance or travel
- record county information while conducting field research or hobbies such as geocaching
- confirm the county when visiting a new town, venue, campground or event location
- know what county a property is in when you are out house hunting
- find out what county you live in if you are at home or near your home location
FAQs for What County Am I In?
What is my county?
The county name for your current location is shown near the top of this What Is My County map (shown by the red marker). To find your county using your address, use the County Lines tool.
How do I know the name of the county I am in?
Your county name appears in the panel above this What County Am I In map based on your device's current location (shown by the red marker). To find your county using your address, use the County Lines tool.
Coverage Notes
- US coverage includes Counties in all 50 states plus Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa
- Within the UK, England includes Counties and Unitary Authorities, Scotland includes Council Areas, Wales includes Principal Areas, and Northern Ireland includes Districts. Explanation of Unitary Authorities, Council Areas, Principal Areas and Districts.
- Australia includes Local Government Areas (LGAs)
- New Zealand includes Territorial Authorities
- Canada includes Census Divisions, which are Counties in some provinces but may include other geographies
- Mexico includes Municipalities, which are the next level administrative divisions below State
- Switzerland includes Districts
Sources
– US: Census Bureau– UK: Open Government License – Contains Office of National Statistics data, Ordnance Survey data ©Crown copyright and database right 2017. Open Data Lincese – Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland.
– Ireland: Open Data and Creative Commons License – Ordnance Survey Ireland
– Australia: Incorporates Administrative Boundaries ©PSMA Australia Limited licensed by the Commonwealth of Australia under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International licence
– New Zealand: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 – Stats NZ
– Canada: Open License – Boundary Files, 2016 Census; Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 92-160-X
– Mexico: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI)
– Switzerland: Swiss Federal Office of Topography
DISCLAIMER
Accuracy and Limitations: The information provided by this map tool has been obtained from various public data sources shown in the Sources box above. These sources have varying degrees of reliability and completeness and are subject to change over time. Additionally, while the latitude and longitude values displayed by the map marker suggest a high degree of precision, you should be aware that the underlying Google Maps and source data may not reflect this level of accuracy nor precision.No Legal or Surveying Use: Due to these potential inaccuracies, this tool is not intended for, and must not be used for, legal, surveying, or any critical decision-making purposes. The information is provided on an as-is basis for general reference and entertainment purposes only. For specific inquiries regarding data accuracy or fitness for use, please consult the original data sources. For decisions requiring precise location data, consult the appropriate government or other authoritative sources, and seek professional legal advice.
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