Donna, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Hidalgo County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
16,774
Population
2,023/sq mi density
$38,082
Median Income
$16,128 per capita
$68,500
Home Value
$154,183 Zillow
$734
Median Rent
37.2% income on rent
75°F
Avg Temperature
1,770
Violent Crime/100K
4,344 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$38,082 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,500 home value, $734/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,770 violent crimes/100K (366% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Donna has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 75.0°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 87 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 8.3 sq mi (21.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,023/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.1611°N, 98.0389°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hidalgo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Allen International (MFE) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 54.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 41.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 24 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0324 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in |
Donna has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 61°F in January to 87°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (1.0").