Alton, Texas
Alton is a city of 20,214 people in Hidalgo County, Texas, founded in 1978.
Why visit Alton
Townapedia lists 1 park or trail and 7 places to eat in and around town.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 97°F; January lows average 47°F.
Weather in Alton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Alton
Alton is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 18,198 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Alton, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes7
Applebee's
Diner · American · 2.2 mi
306 East Mile 3 Road, Palmhurst
Su-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-01:00
Pollos Medina
Restaurant · Barbecue, Chicken · 2.4 mi
4006 North Conway Avenue, Mission
Super G's Raspas & More
Ice cream · 0.4 mi
324 Arizona Street, Alton
Chick-fil-A
Fast food · Chicken · 2.2 mi
214 3 Mile Line, Palmhurst
Mo-Th 06:30-22:00; Fr 06:30-23:00; Sa 06:30-22:00; Su off
Churches and places of worship2
La Lomita Chapel
Church · 0.5 mi
Historic place in Mission, Hidalgo County, Texas
Shopping2
History
Alton was founded in 1910 or 1911 by citizens and railroad officials of Alton, Illinois.
On September 21, 1989, the Alton bus crash occurred; a Dr. Pepper truck hit a Mission Consolidated Independent School District school bus and caused it to fall into a caliche pit, killing 21 students.
From the History section of Alton, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries52
Healthcare1
Map of Alton
66 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 47°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 74°F | 51°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 79°F | 57°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 85°F | 63°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 90°F | 70°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 95°F | 74°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 75°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 97°F | 75°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 92°F | 71°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 86°F | 64°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 78°F | 55°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 71°F | 48°F | 1.4 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for La Joya (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Hidalgo County has had 24 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2025-05-21: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2024-07-09: Hurricane Beryl (Hurricane)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-07-26: Hurricane Hanna (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
McAllen-Miller International Airport (MFE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- West Sharyland 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Palmhurst 2 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- La Homa 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Doffing 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- McAllen 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Mission 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Palmview 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Citrus City 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Edinburg 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Brownsville 55 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- LomitaRight, Andres Gonzalez, CC BY-SA 4.0
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