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 $348,178 Zillow

$1,286 Median Rent 40.8% income on rent

65°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr

74 Violent Crime/100K 665 property/100K

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, 0.9% unemployment

Affordability

4.2 / 5.0

$271,000 home value, $1,286/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

74 violent crimes/100K

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 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	65.0°F
	20% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	912 ft (278 m)
Area	6.8 sq mi (17.6 km²)
Population Density	926/sq mi
Coordinates	32.4591°N, 97.3838°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Johnson County County
Nearest Airport	Fort Worth Meacham International (FTW) 25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"

1% below US avg

Snowfall 0.8"

Wettest Month (May) 5.04"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.77"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0481 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	86.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	23.2 / 100
Community Resilience	55.5 / 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)	1.8 in	Coldest, Driest
February	49°F (10°C)	2.2 in
March	57°F (14°C)	2.8 in
April	65°F (18°C)	3.4 in
May	72°F (22°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
June	80°F (27°C)	3.5 in
July	84°F (29°C)	2.0 in	Warmest
August	84°F (29°C)	2.1 in
September	77°F (25°C)	3.4 in
October	67°F (19°C)	3.3 in
November	55°F (13°C)	2.1 in
December	47°F (8°C)	1.9 in

Joshua has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.8").

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