Golinda, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · McLennan County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
771
Population
185/sq mi density
$47,500
Median Income
$28,619 per capita
$145,800
Home Value
$296,451 Zillow
65°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$47,500 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,800 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Golinda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 53.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.3°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 451 ft (137 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 185/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.3679°N, 97.0711°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McLennan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Waco Regional (ACT) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 53.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 34.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 5 |
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 Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.6 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in |
Golinda has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (1.7").