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Willow Grove, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · McLennan County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,333 Population 452/sq mi density
$86,250 Median Income $34,826 per capita
$240,900 Home Value $364,455 Zillow
67°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
92 Violent Crime/100K 1,503 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$86,250 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$240,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
92 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Willow Grove enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.6°F
23% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation552 ft (168 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²)
Population Density452/sq mi
Coordinates31.5591°N, 97.2961°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMcLennan County County
Nearest AirportWaco Regional (ACT)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.5"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.89"

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

62 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 M4.0 104 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 148 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 147 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 102 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 146 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 103 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 100 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 148 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 140 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 149 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 92 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 147 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 105 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 106 km
Feb 27, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.1 146 km
Sep 30, 2012 1 km W of Irving, Texas M3.1 143 km
Jan 7, 2015 4 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.1 147 km
Jul 17, 2011 2 km ESE of Venus, Texas M3.0 98 km
May 16, 2009 1 km NW of Euless, Texas M3.0 145 km
Jan 20, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.0 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 280 km
2008 Ike Category 2 200 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 269 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

524 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 164 fatalities, 991 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF5 88 km 27
May 6, 1973 EF5 19 km 0
May 11, 1953 EF5 14 km 114
May 26, 1976 EF4 79 km 0
Mar 10, 1973 EF4 44 km 6
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 33 km 6
Apr 21, 1952 EF4 16 km 0
Apr 12, 2022 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 94 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 80 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 39 km 2
May 27, 1997 EF3 46 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 27 km 0
Apr 27, 1990 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 14, 1990 EF3 58 km 0
May 17, 1989 EF3 93 km 1
May 9, 1981 EF3 53 km 0
May 11, 1978 EF3 52 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 95 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 53 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 CRITTENBERG COMPLEX 21,391 50 km
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 92 km
2011 ROBINETTE 6,039 55 km
2011 UNNAMED 5,706 52 km
2011 BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE 3,623 75 km
2011 C#491 3,616 56 km
2022 3 OAKS 3,294 99 km
2018 HARMAN ROAD 3,094 69 km
2009 OWL CREEK 2,376 50 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,236 55 km
2006 BROWNS CREEK RANGE 1,889 50 km
2008 LAMKIN 1,847 100 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,581 61 km
2011 CORYELL COMPLEX 1,572 78 km
2008 HWY 195 FIRE 1,523 95 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,445 48 km
2022 DRY BRANCH 1,424 95 km
1993 UNNAMED 1,317 94 km
2009 617 1,223 94 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,140 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 51°F (10°C) 2.4 in
March 58°F (15°C) 2.7 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in
July 85°F (29°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.0 in
September 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
December 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in

Willow Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 47°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (1.9").

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