Monte Alto, Texas
Quick Statistics
Monte Alto is a community in Hidalgo County, Texas, home to about 2,350 people spread across 2.2 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $14,776 a year, and a typical home is worth about $89,400. About 20.6% of adults hold a college degree, and 72.5% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 22 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Texas towns GeoStat tracks, Monte Alto ranks number 681 of 1,795 in population, number 1,500 in median household income, number 1,278 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Monte Alto typically top out near 95°F in July, while January nights average about 47°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Hargill, TX | 5.4 mi. | 609 |
| 2. | Elsa, TX | 5.4 mi. | 5,697 |
| 3. | Edcouch, TX | 5.6 mi. | 2,739 |
| 4. | La Blanca, TX | 5.9 mi. | 2,998 |
| 5. | La Villa, TX | 6.1 mi. | 3,005 |
| 6. | Laguna Seca, TX | 7.2 mi. | 239 |
| 7. | Lasara, TX | 7.3 mi. | 1,467 |
| 8. | San Carlos, TX | 7.8 mi. | 3,678 |
What is the population of Monte Alto, Texas?
Monte Alto has a population of about 2,350 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Monte Alto, Texas in?
Monte Alto is located in Hidalgo County, Texas.
What is the median home value in Monte Alto, Texas?
The median home value in Monte Alto is about $89,400, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Monte Alto, Texas?
The median personal income in Monte Alto is about $14,776 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Monte Alto, Texas?
Since 1950, 40 tornadoes have been recorded in Hidalgo County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Monte Alto, Texas?
Typical July highs run about 95 degrees and January lows about 47 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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