Godley, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Johnson County County

3.3 /5.0

B Good

2,223 Population 574/sq mi density

$93,182 Median Income $37,425 per capita

$323,500 Home Value $433,820 Zillow

$1,647 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent

65°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr

97 Violent Crime/100K 1,453 property/100K

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.3 / 5.0

$93,182 median income, 3.6% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.7 / 5.0

$323,500 home value, $1,647/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

97 violent crimes/100K

Education

3.0 / 5.0

25.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Godley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	64.8°F
	20% above US avg
January Average	44°F (7°C)
July Average	85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	957 ft (292 m)
Area	3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²)
Population Density	574/sq mi
Coordinates	32.4589°N, 97.5329°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Johnson County County
Nearest Airport	Fort Worth Meacham International (FTW) 27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"

10% below US avg

Snowfall 0.1"

Wettest Month (May) 4.88"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0481 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	86.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	23.2 / 100
Community Resilience	55.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

90 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	41 km
Nov 28, 2013	6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas	M3.7	77 km
Dec 9, 2013	8 km S of Perrin, Texas	M3.7	74 km
Dec 8, 2013	0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas	M3.6	51 km
Jan 7, 2015	6 km NE of Irving, Texas	M3.6	74 km
Nov 20, 2013	1 km NNW of Azle, Texas	M3.6	50 km
Jun 24, 2012	3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas	M3.5	23 km
Jan 6, 2015	4 km ENE of Irving, Texas	M3.5	72 km
Nov 25, 2013	3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas	M3.4	52 km
May 19, 2018	8 km NW of Venus, Texas	M3.4	34 km
Sep 30, 2012	4 km NW of Irving, Texas	M3.4	67 km
Jun 15, 2012	5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas	M3.3	24 km
May 18, 2015	5 km N of Irving, Texas	M3.3	71 km
Apr 2, 2015	5 km NNE of Irving, Texas	M3.3	71 km
May 16, 2009	5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas	M3.3	61 km
Jan 18, 2012	9 km SSE of Godley, Texas	M3.3	11 km
May 1, 2024	7 km S of Mansfield, Texas	M3.2	36 km
May 3, 2015	4 km N of Irving, Texas	M3.2	70 km
Jan 13, 2014	2 km ESE of Reno, Texas	M3.1	53 km
May 1, 2024	7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas	M3.1	34 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Ike (2008, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2008	Ike	Category 2	266 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

807 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 43 fatalities, 1,344 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 6, 1973	EF5	92 km	0
Dec 26, 2015	EF4	96 km	10
May 15, 2013	EF4	21 km	6
Apr 25, 1994	EF4	75 km	3
Apr 25, 1990	EF4	45 km	0
May 26, 1976	EF4	32 km	0
Mar 31, 1959	EF4	74 km	6
Mar 21, 2022	EF3	99 km	0
Oct 20, 2019	EF3	74 km	0
Dec 26, 2015	EF3	59 km	0
May 15, 2013	EF3	23 km	0
Apr 16, 2002	EF3	37 km	0
May 12, 2000	EF3	64 km	2
Mar 28, 2000	EF3	49 km	0
Mar 28, 2000	EF3	37 km	2
Dec 13, 1984	EF3	89 km	0
May 12, 1982	EF3	65 km	0
May 9, 1981	EF3	73 km	0
May 11, 1978	EF3	64 km	0
May 26, 1976	EF3	81 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PK COMPLEX (128,548 ac, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2011	PK COMPLEX	128,548	97 km
1996	POOLVILLE FIRE	12,128	68 km
2022	DEMPSEY	11,576	81 km
2022	BIG L	9,653	47 km
2006	HUCKABAY	9,100	78 km
2022	CHALK MOUNTAIN	6,461	41 km
2011	101 RANCH	5,861	95 km
2022	LAZY	4,355	99 km
2018	SURPRISE	4,182	84 km
2011	BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE	3,623	40 km
2008	UNNAMED	2,944	23 km
2005	730 COMPLEX	2,438	74 km
1993	UNNAMED	2,431	36 km
2018	FARMERS ROAD	2,383	32 km
2006	JOHNSON MOUNTAIN	2,332	88 km
2009	TWO BUSH ROAD	2,082	80 km
1996	UNNAMED	2,067	11 km
2005	200 MOUNTAIN RIDGE	2,051	11 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,978	91 km
2005	CARTER	1,898	60 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (7°C)	1.7 in	Coldest, Driest
February	49°F (9°C)	2.1 in
March	57°F (14°C)	2.6 in
April	65°F (18°C)	3.2 in
May	72°F (22°C)	4.9 in	Wettest
June	80°F (26°C)	3.5 in
July	85°F (29°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
August	83°F (29°C)	2.1 in
September	77°F (25°C)	3.3 in
October	66°F (19°C)	3.3 in
November	55°F (13°C)	2.0 in
December	47°F (8°C)	1.7 in

Godley has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 44°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (1.7").

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