Santa Monica, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Willacy County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
10 Population 10/sq mi density
75°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Santa Monica, TX

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
40.0%
19% above
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
43.2%
35% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F

How Santa Monica Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Santa Monica's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Santa Monica a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

40.0% of adults in Santa Monica hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Santa Monica has 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 24.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population10
Density10/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$210,333
Housing Units3
Rent Burden30.9%

Health

Obesity43.2%
Diabetes17.2%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,567/100K

Climate

Avg Temp75°F
Rain24.0 in/yr
Elevation18 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+37.5%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations6

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Valley International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.