Kountze is a city in Hardin County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,115 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Hardin County. Kountze, Texas was originally established as a railroad town in 1881. The seat of Hardin County, Kountze boasts an area of more than 89 percent forested lush green terrain. Local area produces over.5 million board feet of lumber annually. Kountze apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Kountze apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.