Monte Alto, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Willacy County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
2,260
Population
1,004/sq mi density
$40,920
Median Income
$13,514 per capita
$96,400
Home Value
$136,893 Zillow
$1,013
Median Rent
24.8% income on rent
75°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$40,920 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,400 home value, $1,013/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Monte Alto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.6 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 74.9°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 55 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,004/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.3744°N, 97.9727°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Willacy County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Allen International (MFE) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 95.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 2.0 in | |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in |
Monte Alto has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 60°F in January to 87°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.7") and March the driest (0.9").