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Goodrich, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Polk County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
326 Population 459/sq mi density
$37,330 Median Income $24,291 per capita
$88,400 Home Value $146,745 Zillow
$1,371 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
619 Violent Crime/100K 6,192 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$37,330 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,400 home value, $1,371/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
619 violent crimes/100K (63% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Goodrich enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average68.6°F
27% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation113 ft (34 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density459/sq mi
Coordinates30.6093°N, 94.9466°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPolk County County
Nearest AirportConroe/North Houston Regional (CXO)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"
34% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.63"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0408 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score75.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.6 / 100
Community Resilience16.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Mar 29, 2025.

Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 109 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 123 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 109 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 150 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 150 km
Jul 27, 2019 6 km SSW of Timpson, Texas M2.6 146 km
May 4, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M2.6 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 178 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 214 km
2020 Laura Category 4 149 km
2020 Delta Category 2 199 km
2019 Barry Category 1 287 km
2008 Ike Category 2 42 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 294 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 120 km
2005 Rita Category 3 82 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 262 km
2002 Lili Category 1 263 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 157 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 124 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 100 km
1985 Juan Category 1 237 km
1985 Danny Category 1 226 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 114 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

509 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 26 fatalities, 418 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 28, 2024 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 22, 2020 EF3 34 km 3
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 96 km 2
Dec 25, 2012 EF3 71 km 0
Dec 23, 2009 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 30, 2002 EF3 57 km 0
Jan 1, 1999 EF3 83 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 67 km 0
Jan 19, 1990 EF3 68 km 0
Feb 5, 1986 EF3 87 km 2
Jan 31, 1983 EF3 94 km 0
May 13, 1982 EF3 87 km 1
Dec 13, 1977 EF3 98 km 1
Mar 20, 1974 EF3 83 km 0
May 27, 1969 EF3 95 km 3
Dec 12, 1968 EF3 56 km 0
Sep 22, 1965 EF3 87 km 0
Sep 12, 1961 EF3 55 km 0
Sep 11, 1961 EF3 95 km 0
Oct 22, 1957 EF3 40 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST TEXAS COMPLEX (19,100 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 EAST TEXAS COMPLEX 19,100 52 km
2011 RILEY ROAD 18,999 94 km
2010 RX10COMP 63-64-65 7,353 84 km
2021 UNNAMED 7,272 81 km
2011 PIPELINE 7,167 62 km
2010 C 32 WFHF 6,451 62 km
2019 UNNAMED 6,349 79 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,827 76 km
2010 RX BURN COMPARTMENT 86-87 5,501 31 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,187 79 km
2011 DYER MILL 5,170 99 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,033 62 km
2011 841 ARBOR 4,966 85 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,767 80 km
2021 UNNAMED 4,767 90 km
1989 BIG CREEK 4,723 83 km
2020 C-38/39/40 4,708 66 km
2024 ANF WHITE CITY COMP 35/36/37 RX 4,508 98 km
2011 POWERLINE FIRE 4,490 93 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,456 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 53°F (11°C) 3.6 in
March 60°F (15°C) 3.7 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
May 74°F (23°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 80°F (26°C) 5.2 in
July 85°F (29°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 4.6 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
November 58°F (15°C) 4.4 in
December 51°F (11°C) 4.8 in

Goodrich has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 51°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.2").

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