Godley, Texas
Godley is a city of 2,809 people in Johnson County, Texas, founded in 1886.
Why visit Godley
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 12 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Chapelhouse Studios.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Godley
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Godley
Godley is a city in northwestern Johnson County, Texas, United States, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. It is on Texas State Highway 171, Farm Roads 2331 and 917, and the tracks of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway northwest of Cleburne. As of 2025, the estimated population was 5,093, up from 1,450 in 2020.
From the Wikipedia article Godley, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes12
Chisholms Restaurant
Diner · American · 1.1 mi
113 South Main Street, Godley
Mo-Th 06:30-20:00; Fr 06:30-20:30; Sa 06:30-20:00; Su 06:30-14:00
Del Norte Tacos
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.2 mi
101 West State Highway 171, Godley
Mo-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr-Su 08:00-22:00
Carmen's Cafe
Restaurant · Tex-Mex, Mexican, American · 1.1 mi
116 South Main Street, Godley
Mo 05:45-14:00; Tu-Fr 05:45-20:00; Sa 05:45-14:00; Su 07:00-14:00
171 Food Row
Restaurant · 1.1 mi
A food truck park that includes a bar, playground, dog park, and live music
209 West State Highway 171, Godley
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 0.8 mi
9101 North State Highway 171, Godley
Su-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr,Sa 10:30-01:00
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 0.8 mi
8851 North State Highway 171, Godley
Mo-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-24:00; Su 07:00-23:00
Don Taco
Fast food · Mexican · 1.1 mi
105 East Godley Avenue, Godley
History
Godley was established in 1886 and named for R. B. Godley, a Cleburne lumber merchant who donated an 8-acre (3.2 ha) tract for a townsite and 20 acres (8.1 ha) of land as a right-of-way to the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway. A station was constructed in 1886. By 1888, when the post office opened, Godley had a gristmill, three cotton gins, and two dairy-processing plants. Four years later, it had two general stores. By the mid-1920s, its population was 613. In 1930, it was 378, and 22 rated businesses operated locally. In the 1940s, the town had a population of 317 and 20 businesses. By 1956, it had a population of 424 and 16 businesses, and by 1990, it had 569 people and 12 businesses.
From the History section of Godley, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
Godley United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 0.4 mi
624 North Pearson Street, Godley
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Healthcare1
Map of Godley
37 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 34°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 37°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 44°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 52°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 83°F | 61°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 69°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 72°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 95°F | 72°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 65°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 54°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 44°F | 2.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 35°F | 2.6 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Burleson (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Johnson County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2015-05-29: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-03-14: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Granbury Regional Airport (GDJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Cresson 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Cleburne 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- DeCordova 10 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Burleson 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Crowley 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Granbury 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Benbrook 15 mi north, about 25 min by car
- Edgecliff Village 17 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- Rendon 19 mi northeast, about 31 min by car
- Fort Worth 25 mi northeast, about 40 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Godley, Texas, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Godley School Gymnasium, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Godley School Main Building, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Godley School NYA Plaque, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Godley School Auditorium, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Harpalus katiae, Sam Kieschnick, CC BY 4.0
- Pyrausta laticlavia 49793039, Sam Kieschnick, CC BY 4.0
- World Changing Couple (part 3) (Unsplash), Robert King 116peoplepursuer, CC0
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