City of Point Comfort

In July of 1953, Point Comfort was the third town to be incorporated into Calhoun County, and Earl L. Ermey was elected as town mayor. In 1955, a new post office and library were opened, and many other public facilities were built, including a fire station and a public pool. By 1969, the town had 6 churches, a school, and a library. In 1961, the population was over 1,000, but as of the year 2000, Point Comfort's population was at a little over over 750 people. At 1.3 square miles, the friendly town of Point Comfort has a low crime rate.