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Moody, TX
City in McLennan County, Texas.
Population
1,390
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
998
ZIP codes
0
Moody and its ZIP codes
Moody at a glance
- Moody is about 8.6 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $69,750 a year, 11% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,800 (41% below Texas) and median rent is $1,214 a month.
Local data for Moody, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Moody, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,750
Poverty rate
17.6%
Median home value
$168,800
Median rent
$1,214/mo
Homeownership
76.7%
Bachelor's or higher
17.6%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
22.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (282), German Americans (192), Irish Americans (119).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McLennan County. PPP loans are for Moody.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,483
122,992 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,851
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.07B
FY 2026, $7,943 per person
How people get to work
Moody, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.0%
- Carpooled3.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Moody, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
923
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
770
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 34°F
38.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Moody, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.5%
U.S. 11.1% +7.4 pts
Cities near Moody
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bruceville-EddyCity | 6.4 mi | 4.1 |
| TroyCity | 7.4 mi | 4.7 |
| PendletonCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 4.5 |
| McGregorCity | 9.4 mi | 22.6 |
| LorenaCity | 11 mi | 3.9 |
| OglesbyCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Morgan's Point ResortCity | 12 mi | 3 |
| HewittCity | 14 mi | 6.9 |
| TempleCity | 14 mi | 73 |
| FlatCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1 |
| WoodwayCity | 15 mi | 6.6 |
| MoundCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| CrawfordTown | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| GolindaCity | 17 mi | 4.2 |
| RobinsonCity | 17 mi | 30.6 |
| Willow GroveCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Moody, TX in?
- Moody is in McLennan County, Texas.
- What is the population of Moody, TX?
- About 1,390 people live in Moody, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Moody?
- Nearby places include Bruceville-Eddy (6.4 mi), Troy (7.4 mi), Pendleton (7.7 mi), McGregor (9.4 mi), Lorena (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023