Mission, Texas
Mission is a city of 87,038 people in Hidalgo County, Texas, founded in 1910.
Why visit Mission
Townapedia lists 26 museums and landmarks, 47 parks and trails, 85 places to eat, 14 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include National Butterfly Center, Cinemark Tinseltown 17, Border Theater and First Lift Station.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 100°F; January lows average 53°F.
Weather in Mission
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Mission
Mission is a city in Hidalgo County, in the US state of Texas. Its population was 85,778 at the 2020 census and an estimated 86,635 in 2022. Mission is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission and Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan areas.
From the Wikipedia article Mission, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
National Butterfly Center
Zoo and aquarium · 3.3 mi
3333 Butterfly Park Drive, Mission
Mo-Su 08:00-17:00
Anzalduas International Bridge
Bridge · 6.1 mi
Bridge in United States of America
South Texas College
School · 4.5 mi
Public community college in McAllen and Rio Grande Valley, Texas, United States
Museums and landmarks26
Border Theater
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic place in Mission, Hidalgo County, Texas
First Lift Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Building in Mission, Hidalgo County, Texas
M and J Nelson Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.6 mi
Historic place in McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas
Mission Citrus Growers Union Packing Shed
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Building in Mission, Hidalgo County, Texas
Chimney Park_Site of Mission Canal Co. Pumping Plant
Monument and historic site · 2.7 mi
14 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds47
World Birding Center - Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Park · 3.7 mi
2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive, Mission
07:00-22:00
National Butterfly Center
Park · 3.0 mi
Nature preserve near Mission, Texas, United States
35 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes85
Applebee's
Diner · American · 3.7 mi
306 East Mile 3 Road, Palmhurst
Su-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-01:00
Corner Bakery
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 4.1 mi
3400 Expressway 83, McAllen
Mo-Sa 07:30-22:00, Su 07:30-21:00
La Palma Azul
Cafe · Snackbar · 3.1 mi
3501 North Conway Avenue, Mission
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-20:30
Los Jarochos Taqueria
Restaurant · Mexican · 4.4 mi
4315 North Moorefield Road, Mission
Mo-Su 15:00-00:00
Mariscos El 7 Mares
Restaurant · Seafood, Mexican · 2.6 mi
2500 East Expressway 83, Mission
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 3.8 mi
3817 West Expressway 83, McAllen
Su-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00
73 more on the map.
Where to stay14
Embassy Suites McAllen Convention Center
Motel and hotel · 4.0 mi
800 Convention Center Boulevard, McAllen
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mission-McAllen Area
Motel and hotel · 2.4 mi
901 South Shary Road, Mission
La Quinta Inn & Suites McAllen Convention Center
Motel and hotel · 3.9 mi
801 South Ware Road, McAllen
Executive Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
1786 East US Business 83, Mission
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham McAllen
Motel and hotel · 3.1 mi
4801 West Expressway 83, McAllen
Split Rail RV Park & Resort
Campground · 1.4 mi
513 North Los Ebanos Road, Mission
SpringHill Suites McAllen Convention Center
Motel and hotel · 3.8 mi
1800 South Ware Road, McAllen
Churches and places of worship26
Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.6 mi
923 Matamoros Street, Mission
Parroquia San Martin de Porres, Mission TX
Church · 2.9 mi
621 621 W Main Ave, Mission, Texas 78573, United States
Saint Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 4.6 mi
3413 Helena Avenue, McAllen
San Cristobal Magallanes and Companions Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 3.8 mi
4501 Santa Engracia, Mission
Alianza Cristiana del Valle
Church · Evangelical · 4.2 mi
3209 West Business 83, McAllen
Our Lady of Saint John of the Fields Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.7 mi
1052 Washington Street, Mission
Saint Joseph the Worker Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 4.8 mi
900 South 23rd Street, McAlle
Saint Paul Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.9 mi
1119 Francisco Avenue, Mission
Shopping23
Gas and EV charging18
Schools, colleges and libraries92
Healthcare8
Map of Mission
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 73°F | 53°F | 0.8 in |
| Feb | 77°F | 57°F | 0.7 in |
| Mar | 83°F | 63°F | 1.4 in |
| Apr | 88°F | 68°F | 1.4 in |
| May | 93°F | 74°F | 2.0 in |
| Jun | 97°F | 78°F | 3.0 in |
| Jul | 98°F | 79°F | 2.0 in |
| Aug | 100°F | 79°F | 1.8 in |
| Sep | 94°F | 76°F | 4.6 in |
| Oct | 89°F | 69°F | 2.1 in |
| Nov | 80°F | 60°F | 1.2 in |
| Dec | 74°F | 54°F | 1.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mcallen Miller Intl Ap (5 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, 6 miles away.
- Palmview South 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- McAllen 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- La Homa 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Alton 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Hidalgo 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Edinburg 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Alamo 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Donna 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Harlingen 39 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Brownsville 54 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
- BorderTheater, Andres Gonzalez, CC BY-SA 4.0
- M and J Nelson Building 2012-09-13 14-03-43, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mission Citrus Growers Union Packing Shed, Onleal91, CC BY-SA 3.0
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