Godley, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Johnson County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,223 Population 574/sq mi density
$93,182 Median Income $37,425 per capita
$323,500 Home Value $433,188 Zillow
$1,647 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
147 Violent Crime/100K 544 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$93,182 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$323,500 home value, $1,647/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
147 violent crimes/100K
B
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 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.7°F
20% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation957 ft (292 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²)
Population Density574/sq mi
Coordinates32.4589°N, 97.5329°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJohnson County County
Nearest AirportFort Worth Meacham International (FTW)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.0"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.47"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.86"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood
Good Days %81.7%
Unhealthy Days10

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0481 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.2 / 100
Community Resilience55.5 / 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 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 2.5 in
March 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in
July 83°F (29°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in

Godley has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.9").

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