Moody Texas Map

About Moody, Texas

Moody is a locality in McLennan County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,390. The population density is 348.8 people per km². Moody is located at 31.3082°N, 97.3614°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76557.

Moody, Texas, lies spread across a landscape of gentle rises and broad, sun-drenched fields, where the horizon stretches with an almost defiant openness. It lies 14.6 miles north of Temple, TX (from Temple, TX: bearing 356°T), and is situated 9.8 miles south-south-east of McGregor. The air here carries the dry scent of tilled earth and the distant, sweet perfume of ripening cotton, a constant hum beneath the wide Texas sky. Creeks, often dry veins in the summer heat, trace meandering paths through the terrain, hinting at a more verdant past and a future promise of rain. The character of Moody is one of quiet persistence, a place where the land dictates the pace and the sky is an ever-present canvas. The history of Moody is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring agricultural spirit that has shaped its economy for generations. Once a vital stop on the railroad, its fortunes ebbed and flowed with the steel tracks that brought commerce and connected it to the wider world. Today, the land still yields its bounty, with cotton fields and cattle ranches forming the backbone of the local economy. The distinctive red soil, rich and deep, tells a story of hard work and resilience, a characteristic that defines the very essence of Moody. There are no bustling attractions here, only the quiet dignity of a community rooted in the earth and the enduring rhythm of the seasons.

About This Moody Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Moody, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.308227, -97.361398. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Moody and McLennan County.

Detailed location data for Moody includes the ZIP code (76557), telephone area code (254), county seat of McLennan County (Waco), and school district assignment (Moody Independent School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Moody is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.