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Goliad, Texas

Goliad is a city of 1,651 people in Goliad County, Texas, founded in 1749.

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Population1,651 -28.2% since 2019
CountyGoliad County
Elevation164 ft 50 m
Founded1749
Land area1.6 sq mi
ZIP code77963
Nearest airportRooke Field (RFG) 26 mi

Why visit Goliad

Townapedia lists 39 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 1 place to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.

Highlights include Dr. L.W. and Martha E.S. Chilton House, Mission Nuestra Señora del Espíritu Santo de Zúñiga and Goliad State Park and Historic Site.

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; January lows average 43°F.

About Goliad

Goliad is a city and the county seat of Goliad County, Texas, United States. It is known for the 1836 Goliad massacre during the Texas Revolution. It had a population of 1,620 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Victoria, Texas, metropolitan statistical area.

From the Wikipedia article Goliad, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Museums and landmarks39

Dr. L.W. and Martha E.S. Chilton House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places

Building in Goliad, Goliad County, Texas

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Mission Nuestra Señora del Espíritu Santo de ZúñigaCC BY 4.0

Mission Nuestra Señora del Espíritu Santo de Zúñiga

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi

Historic place in Goliad, Goliad County, Texas

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Mission Nuestra Señora del Rosario

Monument and historic site · 3.4 mi

Historical Spanish mission in Texas

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Zaragoza Birthplace State Historic SiteCC BY-SA 3.0

Zaragoza Birthplace State Historic Site

Museum · 1.7 mi

State park in the U.S. state of Texas

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Market House Museum

Monument and historic site

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Aranama College

Monument and historic site · 1.1 mi

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Brooking-Lipscomb-White House

Monument and historic site · 0.4 mi

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Bull Durham Advertisement

Monument and historic site · 0.4 mi

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Cattle Drive from La Bahia

Monument and historic site · 1.1 mi

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Don Rafael Antonio Manchola

Monument and historic site · 0.4 mi

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Fannin Street United Methodist Church

Monument and historic site · 0.5 mi

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First Baptist Church of Goliad

Monument and historic site · 0.6 mi

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27 more on the map.

Parks, trails and playgrounds3

Goliad State Park and Historic Site

Park · 1.5 mi

Park Road 6

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Goliad Golf Club

Golf course · 0.9 mi

1103 West Fannin Street, Goliad

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Goliad County Fairgound

Park · 1.0 mi

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Restaurants and cafes1

Whataburger

Fast food · Burger

348 East Pearl Street, Goliad

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Where to stay1

Best Western Plus

Motel and hotel · 0.6 mi

754 East Pearl Street, Goliad

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Churches and places of worship4

Gas and EV charging1

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Schools, colleges and libraries6

Map of Goliad

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Climate by month

40°60°80°100°January: 2.7 in of rainFebruary: 1.7 in of rainMarch: 2.7 in of rainApril: 2.7 in of rainMay: 4.5 in of rainJune: 3.9 in of rainJuly: 3.0 in of rainAugust: 3.4 in of rainSeptember: 4.7 in of rainOctober: 3.4 in of rainNovember: 2.3 in of rainDecember: 2.1 in of rainJanuary: 66°FFebruary: 70°FMarch: 75°FApril: 81°FMay: 87°FJune: 92°FJuly: 95°FAugust: 96°FSeptember: 91°FOctober: 84°FNovember: 75°FDecember: 68°FJanuary: 43°FFebruary: 47°FMarch: 53°FApril: 60°FMay: 67°FJune: 72°FJuly: 74°FAugust: 74°FSeptember: 70°FOctober: 61°FNovember: 52°FDecember: 45°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan66°F43°F2.7 in0.0 in
Feb70°F47°F1.7 in0.0 in
Mar75°F53°F2.7 in0.0 in
Apr81°F60°F2.7 in0.0 in
May87°F67°F4.5 in0.0 in
Jun92°F72°F3.9 in0.0 in
Jul95°F74°F3.0 in0.0 in
Aug96°F74°F3.4 in0.0 in
Sep91°F70°F4.7 in0.0 in
Oct84°F61°F3.4 in0.0 in
Nov75°F52°F2.3 in0.0 in
Dec68°F45°F2.1 in0.0 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Goliad (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$42,266median household income
$184,200median home value
$673median monthly rent
36.0median age
18.1%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
69.6%of homes are owner-occupied
25.9 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1822%18 to 3427%35 to 6430%65 and over21%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Goliad County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.

  • 2024-07-09: Hurricane Beryl (Hurricane)
  • 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
  • 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
  • 2020-07-26: Hurricane Hanna (Hurricane)
  • 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Rooke Field (RFG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 26 miles away.

  • Quail Creek 20 mi east, about 32 min by car
  • Nordheim 22 mi northwest, about 35 min by car
  • Yorktown 23 mi north, about 36 min by car
  • Runge 24 mi northwest, about 39 min by car
  • Victoria 27 mi northeast, about 43 min by car
  • Beeville 28 mi southwest, about 46 min by car
  • Port Lavaca 46 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
  • Rockport 48 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
  • George West 50 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
  • Portland 54 mi south, about 1 h 30 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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