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Golinda, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · McLennan County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
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 303 sunny days/yr
252 Violent Crime/100K 1,045 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$47,500 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
252 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.4°F
21% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation451 ft (137 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²)
Population Density185/sq mi
Coordinates31.3679°N, 97.0711°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMcLennan County County
Nearest AirportWaco Regional (ACT)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.1"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

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

31 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 M4.0 124 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 125 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 124 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 118 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 123 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 126 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 127 km
Jul 17, 2011 2 km ESE of Venus, Texas M3.0 117 km
Dec 5, 2009 7 km S of Midlothian, Texas M2.9 116 km
Sep 3, 2015 7 km NNE of Leander, Texas M2.9 108 km
Jul 10, 2012 6 km NNE of Keene, Texas M2.8 122 km
Jun 2, 2009 1 km WNW of Cleburne, Texas M2.8 114 km
Jul 6, 2012 5 km NE of Keene, Texas M2.7 120 km
Oct 17, 2012 6 km WSW of Cedar Hill, Texas M2.7 132 km
Jul 13, 2012 1 km WSW of Briaroaks, Texas M2.7 128 km
Feb 4, 2016 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M2.7 126 km
Jun 12, 2011 4 km NNW of Plum Grove, Texas M2.7 97 km
Feb 24, 2013 6 km SSW of Oak Leaf, Texas M2.7 123 km
Mar 10, 2013 6 km NNE of Godley, Texas M2.7 133 km
Mar 17, 2013 3 km S of Oak Leaf, Texas M2.6 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 252 km
2017 Harvey Category 1 298 km
2008 Ike Category 2 173 km
2005 Rita Category 1 299 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 239 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

454 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 166 fatalities, 987 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF5 80 km 27
May 6, 1973 EF5 49 km 0
May 11, 1953 EF5 22 km 114
Mar 10, 1973 EF4 29 km 6
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 55 km 6
Apr 21, 1952 EF4 39 km 0
Apr 12, 2022 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 64 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 66 km 2
May 27, 1997 EF3 44 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 25 km 0
Apr 27, 1990 EF3 60 km 0
Mar 14, 1990 EF3 53 km 0
May 17, 1989 EF3 85 km 1
May 9, 1981 EF3 67 km 0
May 11, 1978 EF3 71 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 51 km 2
May 25, 1976 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 15, 1973 EF3 98 km 0
May 23, 1971 EF3 67 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 CRITTENBERG COMPLEX 21,391 61 km
2011 ROBINETTE 6,039 65 km
2011 UNNAMED 5,706 60 km
2011 S839 CONCORD ROBBINS 4,388 89 km
2011 C#491 3,616 45 km
2018 HARMAN ROAD 3,094 86 km
2009 OWL CREEK 2,376 62 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,236 62 km
2006 BROWNS CREEK RANGE 1,889 62 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,581 70 km
2011 CORYELL COMPLEX 1,572 98 km
2008 HWY 195 FIRE 1,523 90 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,445 56 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,140 64 km
2011 CEDAR RIDGE 1,051 57 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
March 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
April 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in
July 83°F (29°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 85°F (29°C) 2.0 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 3.5 in
October 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
December 49°F (10°C) 2.4 in

Golinda has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.9").

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