Joshua, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Johnson County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
8,279 Population 926/sq mi density
$60,466 Median Income $31,999 per capita
$271,000 Home Value $353,725 Zillow
$1,286 Median Rent 40.8% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
87 Violent Crime/100K 768 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$60,466 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$271,000 home value, $1,286/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
87 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Joshua 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 36.5 inches. The area receives 0.2 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

Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Area6.8 sq mi (17.6 km²)
Population Density926/sq mi
Coordinates32.4591°N, 97.3838°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJohnson County County
Nearest AirportFort Worth Meacham International (FTW)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.5"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.21"

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

91 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 27 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 87 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 84 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 54 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 63 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 53 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 9 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 62 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 56 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 21 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 57 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 10 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 61 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 61 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 51 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 14 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 22 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 60 km
Jan 13, 2014 2 km ESE of Reno, Texas M3.1 56 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 20 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 2 255 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

836 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 43 fatalities, 1,457 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 6, 1973 EF5 93 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 83 km 10
May 15, 2013 EF4 35 km 6
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 62 km 3
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 55 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF4 23 km 0
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 70 km 6
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 63 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 45 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 25 km 0
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 33 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 62 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 39 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 33 km 2
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 76 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF3 79 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 64 km 0
May 11, 1978 EF3 56 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 9 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: POOLVILLE FIRE (12,128 ac, 1996).

Year Name Acres Distance
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 75 km
2022 DEMPSEY 11,576 93 km
2022 BIG L 9,653 61 km
2006 HUCKABAY 9,100 92 km
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 53 km
2018 SURPRISE 4,182 97 km
2011 BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE 3,623 47 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,944 26 km
2005 730 COMPLEX 2,438 80 km
1993 UNNAMED 2,431 50 km
2018 FARMERS ROAD 2,383 37 km
2006 JOHNSON MOUNTAIN 2,332 100 km
2009 TWO BUSH ROAD 2,082 88 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,067 25 km
2005 200 MOUNTAIN RIDGE 2,051 21 km
2005 CARTER 1,898 74 km
2011 RHOADES RANCH 1,857 92 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,854 37 km
2005 XO RANCH 1,847 85 km
2023 DOUBLE BACK 1,275 20 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
March 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
June 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in
July 83°F (29°C) 2.2 in Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 3.1 in
October 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in Wettest
November 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in

Joshua has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (2.2").

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