Town in Jim Wells County

Living in Premont, TX

D

595th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 20 of 100

We give Premont a D. It ranks 595th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on cost of living and getting around, and trails on education levels and home ownership. It is a strong pick for people on a budget.

  • Good for people on a budget
  • Affordable
  • Short commutes
  • Jobs and income scores low (4 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (7 of 100)
Map of Texas showing where Premont isHoustonSan AntonioDallasAustinFort WorthPremont
Where Premont is in Texas.
Population
2,401-2.3% since 2020
Median rent
$78144% lower than Texas
Median home value
$89,80068% lower than Texas
Household income
$47,728Median
Average commute
12 minOne way
Violent crime
754Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Premont

Premont is a town in Jim Wells County. 2,401 people lived here in 2025, down 2.3% from 2020. It is spread out.

The median age is 29.7, 49% of households have children, 58% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $47,728 a year (39% lower than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Premont

  • Lower rent. Median rent is $781, 44% lower than the Texas median.
  • Homes are affordable for local incomes. The median home costs 1.9 times the median household income, against 3.6 times across Texas.
  • Short commutes. The average trip to work takes 12 minutes, against 27 across Texas.

Cons of living in Premont

  • Weaker school ratings. Only 33% of the 3 rated campuses earn an A or B from the state.
  • Higher violent crime. 754 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 95% higher than the Texas rate.
  • Higher unemployment. 15% of the labor force is out of work, against 5.3% statewide.
  • Higher poverty. 28% of people live below the poverty line, against 14% across Texas.
  • Many adults uninsured. 39% of adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance, against 20% statewide.

Who Premont suits

  • FamiliesNot the best fit: 33% of rated schools earn an A or B and violent crime is 95% higher than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 6% for families.
  • Young professionalsA reasonable fit: household income is 39% lower than the Texas median, with 10 restaurants and 0 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 64% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA reasonable fit: 39% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 95% higher than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 43% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA reasonable fit: 75% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $781 is 44% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 42% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $781 is 44% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 84% for people on a budget.

Premont report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Premont with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade A+

    Median rent $781, homes cost 1.9x income.

    96 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $47,728, 15% unemployed.

    4 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade F

    3 rated campuses, 33% rated A or B.

    7 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: grade D-

    754 violent crimes per 100k, 879 property crimes per 100k.

    15 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: grade B-

    1 grocery store, 10 restaurants, 2 parks mapped in town.

    58 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 12 min, 3.7% work from home.

    81 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade F

    7.3% have a bachelor’s degree.

    2 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade D-

    39% of adults uninsured.

    10 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade F

    58% of homes owner-occupied.

    4 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade F

    75% of homes have broadband.

    6 of 100 vs US towns

Where Premont stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 26%26 points lower than Texas (52%)
  • Average commute: 12 min54% lower than Texas (27 min)
  • Home value to income: 1.9x48% lower than Texas (3.6x)

Worse than Texas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 7.3%26 points lower than Texas (34%)
  • Vacant homes: 29%19 points higher than Texas (9.4%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 39%19 points higher than Texas (20%)

Cost of living in Premont

Premont renters pay a median of $781 a month, 44% lower than the statewide median. The usual rule is to spend no more than 30% of income on rent, which means earning around $31,000 a year for a median unit. Right now 26% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $775 for a one-bedroom, $1,014 for a two-bedroom and $1,325 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $89,800, 68% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $492 before tax, or $553 with property tax. That is close to the median rent, so buying can make sense if you plan to stay.

Texas has no state income tax, but it leans on property taxes instead, though they are lighter here than in much of the state. The median homeowner in Premont pays $738 a year, 83% lower than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in PremontStudio$7681 bedroom$7752 bedrooms$1,0143 bedrooms$1,3254 bedrooms$1,461
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Jim Wells County, TX. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent44% lower than Texas$781$1,403$1,413
Median home value68% lower than Texas$89,800$283,800$332,700
Home value to income48% lower than Texas1.9x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent26 points lower than Texas26%52%51%
Median property tax per year83% lower than Texas$738$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them4 points lower than Texas58%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas197419921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$553
Mortgage payment
$492
Property tax
$62
Median rent, for comparison
$781

Based on a $89,800 home in Premont, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Is Premont safe?

In 2025, Premont Police Department reported 18 violent crimes and 21 property crimes. That works out to 754 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 95% higher than the Texas rate of 387, and 879 property crimes per 100,000, 58% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime is up about 52% since 2021, based on the yearly rates below.

Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.

Violent crimes per 100,000 people in Premont by yearTexas754202320242025

Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.

Violent crime
754
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
879
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Premont by yearTexas879202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Premont Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.

Schools in Premont

Premont has 3 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 33% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Premont ISD.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
7
of 100 vs Texas towns
Average rating
68
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • BPremont Collegiate High SchoolOther, Premont ISD87 of 100
  • FPremont Ernest H Singleton Early College AcademyElementary, Premont ISD59 of 100
  • FPremont Montessori AcademyElementary, Premont ISD59 of 100

Daily life in Premont

Everyday places mapped inside Premont, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Hidalgo Park.

The average one-way commute is 12 minutes, 54% shorter than the Texas average. 4% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

Downtown Alice is about 28 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Premont work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $47,728, income per person is $17,768, unemployment is 15% and 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
1
Pharmacies
0
Restaurants
10
Cafes
0
Bars
2
Parks
2
Gyms
2
Hospitals and urgent care
0
Childcare
0
Libraries
1

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income39% lower than Texas$47,728$78,476$80,734
Income per person56% lower than Texas$17,768$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate10 points higher than Texas15%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line14 points higher than Texas28%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher26 points lower than Texas7.3%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher27 points lower than Texas59%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance19 points higher than Texas39%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet16 points lower than Texas75%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute54% lower than Texas12 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home11 points lower than Texas3.7%14%15%
Workers who work from home3.7%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk1.5%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Premont

Under 1827%
18 to 3434%
35 to 6427%
65 and over12%

Median age 29.7 years. 49% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White4.6%
Hispanic or Latino95%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

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Weather in Premont

Premont has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 98°F and January lows about 43°F. There are about 160 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 27 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Premont40°60°80°100°69J73F80M86A91M96J98J98A92S87O78N71DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Falfurrias, 15 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is moderate, hurricane risk is very high, tornado risk is high and hail risk is very high. Even in lower-risk areas, check the FEMA flood map for the exact address before you buy.

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windHigh

Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

Places near Premont

Nearby, Falfurrias gets a C-, Ricardo gets a B+ and Kingsville gets a C-. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

  1. C-FalfurriasTown, 4,646 people9 mi
  2. B+RicardoTown, 1,132 people18 mi
  3. C-KingsvilleSmall city, 24,994 people19 mi
  4. CBen BoltTown, 2,152 people21 mi
  5. CBenavidesTown, 1,470 people24 mi
  6. C+BishopTown, 3,103 people25 mi

Living in Premont: common questions

Is Premont, TX a good place to live?

We give Premont a D. It ranks 595th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on cost of living and getting around, and trails on education levels and home ownership. It is a strong pick for people on a budget.

How much does it cost to live in Premont?

Renters in Premont pay a median of $781 a month, 44% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $89,800, 68% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 1.9x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $553, including property tax.

Is Premont safe?

In 2025, Premont Police Department reported 754 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 95% higher than the Texas rate. Property crime was 879 per 100,000, 58% lower than the Texas rate.

Are the schools good in Premont?

We found 3 rated public school campuses inside Premont. 33% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 7 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

Does Premont flood?

FEMA rates river flooding risk in Premont as moderate, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: hurricanes, tornadoes, heat waves, hail, wildfires and strong wind. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

What is the weather like in Premont?

Summers in Premont peak at about 98°F in July, and January nights fall to about 43°F. Expect around 160 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 27 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Premont?

The average one-way commute is 12 min, 54% lower than the Texas average. About 3.7% of workers work from home. It is about 28 miles from downtown Alice.

Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.