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Groesbeck, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Limestone County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,634 Population 837/sq mi density
$54,615 Median Income $27,761 per capita
$144,100 Home Value $193,954 Zillow
$826 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
116 Violent Crime/100K 1,278 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$54,615 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,100 home value, $826/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
116 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Groesbeck enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.9°F
22% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation461 ft (141 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²)
Population Density837/sq mi
Coordinates31.5256°N, 96.5281°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLimestone County County
Nearest AirportWaco Regional (ACT)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability92.1 / 100
Community Resilience18.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

38 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 M4.0 119 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 150 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 128 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 122 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 131 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 148 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 126 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 123 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 125 km
Feb 27, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.1 150 km
Sep 30, 2012 1 km W of Irving, Texas M3.1 149 km
Jan 20, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.0 149 km
Jul 17, 2011 2 km ESE of Venus, Texas M3.0 113 km
Jan 7, 2015 4 km E of Irving, Texas M2.9 147 km
Dec 5, 2009 7 km S of Midlothian, Texas M2.9 108 km
Jul 10, 2012 6 km NNE of Keene, Texas M2.8 125 km
Jun 2, 2009 1 km WNW of Cleburne, Texas M2.8 124 km
Jul 6, 2012 5 km NE of Keene, Texas M2.7 123 km
Feb 4, 2016 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M2.7 124 km
Mar 10, 2013 6 km NNE of Godley, Texas M2.7 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 253 km
2008 Ike Category 2 131 km
2005 Rita Category 3 258 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 296 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 297 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 279 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 226 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

429 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 142 fatalities, 1,101 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 6, 1973 EF5 91 km 0
May 11, 1953 EF5 59 km 114
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 95 km 2
Mar 10, 1973 EF4 29 km 6
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 75 km 6
Apr 21, 1952 EF4 87 km 0
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 73 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 90 km 2
May 27, 1997 EF3 98 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 27, 1990 EF3 9 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 79 km 1
Oct 13, 1981 EF3 59 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 76 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 68 km 0
May 11, 1978 EF3 78 km 0
May 25, 1976 EF3 78 km 0
Oct 31, 1974 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 15, 1973 EF3 62 km 0
May 23, 1971 EF3 87 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: S839 CONCORD ROBBINS (4,388 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 S839 CONCORD ROBBINS 4,388 49 km
2011 C#491 3,616 21 km
2011 495 1,606 91 km
2011 507 1,121 82 km
2011 CEDAR RIDGE 1,051 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 2.7 in
March 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 83°F (29°C) 2.2 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
October 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
December 49°F (9°C) 3.0 in

Groesbeck has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (2.0").

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