Premont Texas Map

About Premont, Texas

Premont is a locality in Jim Wells County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,428. The population density is 552.4 people per km². Premont is located at 27.3606°N, 98.1236°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78375.

Premont exists as a quiet testament to the vast, open skies of South Texas. It lies 53.9 miles south-west of Corpus Christi, TX (from Corpus Christi, TX: bearing 236°T), and is situated 9.3 miles north of Falfurrias. The land here unfurls in broad, sun-baked plains, a gentle topography punctuated by the occasional cluster of mesquite trees, their thorny branches reaching upwards like skeletal fingers against the immense blue. The air, even in the cooler hours, carries a dry, earthy warmth, a constant reminder of the sun's dominion over this landscape. Dust, fine and ochre, is an ever-present companion, settling on the low-slung buildings and the weathered fences that delineate the fields. In the evenings, a unique luminescence often washes over Premont, softening the sharp edges of the day and casting long, melancholic shadows from the sparse structures that dot the horizon. This patch of Jim Wells County, though modest in its current scope, is deeply entwined with the agricultural pulse of the region. For generations, cotton and sorghum have been the lifeblood of Premont, their cultivation shaping the very character of the land and the livelihoods of its people. The legacy of ranching also lingers, a whisper of cattle drives and wide-open pastures that once defined this territory. While the economic landscape has shifted, the enduring spirit of resilience, born from the demands of working this fertile yet unforgiving soil, remains a defining characteristic of Premont. The town itself, a collection of weathered storefronts and residential streets, hums with a quiet, unhurried rhythm, a pace dictated by the seasons and the steady, dependable work that sustains it.

About This Premont Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Premont, Texas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Premont and Jim Wells County.

Detailed location data for Premont includes the ZIP code (78375), telephone area code (830), county seat of Jim Wells County (Alice), and school district assignment (Premont Independent School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Premont is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.