Mentone
City in Texas, United States
Overview
Mentone is a tiny, remote town located in the heart of oil country in West Texas. Known as the only town in the least-populated county in the United States, it's a unique destination for those wanting to experience true rural America.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Texas
Population
319
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
31.71°, -103.60°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$1,435
Local Cost
$860
Local Income
$1,900
Cashless
40
English
100
Temperature
19.6°C
Summer Avg
29.7°C
Winter Avg
8.9°C
Record High
45.1°C
Record Low
-11.0°C
Humidity
42%
Precipitation
308 mm
Internet Speed
172 Mbps
Upload
13 Mbps
Latency
26 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
10
Walk Score
10
Footways
20.0
Airport
PEQ
Distance
36 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.