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Gholson, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · McLennan County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,131 Population 135/sq mi density
$76,833 Median Income $35,537 per capita
$150,600 Home Value $274,112 Zillow
$910 Median Rent 17.2% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
691 Violent Crime/100K 4,012 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,833 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,600 home value, $910/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
691 violent crimes/100K (82% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Gholson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average67.1°F
24% above US avg
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Area8.4 sq mi (21.7 km²)
Population Density135/sq mi
Coordinates31.7056°N, 97.2380°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMcLennan County County
Nearest AirportWaco Regional (ACT)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.4"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.85"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0462 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.41 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.30 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.4 / 100
Community Resilience78.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

87 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on May 1, 2024.

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 87 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 131 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 137 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 138 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 130 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 86 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 129 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 140 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 87 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 131 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 78 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 84 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 123 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 132 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 88 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 130 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 89 km
Jan 13, 2014 2 km ESE of Reno, Texas M3.1 140 km
Jan 7, 2015 4 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.1 130 km
Nov 29, 2013 1 km S of Pelican Bay, Texas M3.1 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 293 km
2008 Ike Category 2 200 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 278 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

594 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 142 fatalities, 1,116 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 6, 1973 EF5 24 km 0
May 11, 1953 EF5 19 km 114
May 15, 2013 EF4 92 km 6
May 26, 1976 EF4 63 km 0
Mar 10, 1973 EF4 43 km 6
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 16 km 6
Apr 21, 1952 EF4 30 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 90 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 66 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 25 km 2
May 27, 1997 EF3 44 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 27, 1990 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 14, 1990 EF3 75 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 36 km 0
May 11, 1978 EF3 34 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 70 km 2
May 26, 1976 EF3 80 km 0
May 25, 1976 EF3 34 km 0
Nov 24, 1973 EF3 73 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CRITTENBERG COMPLEX (21,391 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 CRITTENBERG COMPLEX 21,391 66 km
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 83 km
2011 ROBINETTE 6,039 70 km
2011 UNNAMED 5,706 67 km
2011 BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE 3,623 65 km
2011 C#491 3,616 50 km
2018 HARMAN ROAD 3,094 81 km
2009 OWL CREEK 2,376 64 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,236 71 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,067 93 km
2005 200 MOUNTAIN RIDGE 2,051 99 km
2006 BROWNS CREEK RANGE 1,889 65 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,581 77 km
2011 CORYELL COMPLEX 1,572 87 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,445 64 km
1993 UNNAMED 1,317 98 km
2023 DOUBLE BACK 1,275 88 km
2009 617 1,223 98 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,140 70 km
2011 CEDAR RIDGE 1,051 16 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (9°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
March 58°F (15°C) 2.7 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in
July 86°F (30°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.0 in
September 78°F (25°C) 3.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in

Gholson has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 47°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.9").

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