At a Glance
Median Income
$55,267
$20,784 per capita
Median Rent
$1,624/mo
33.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
393/100K
2,142/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.4%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
15.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Fort Bliss Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Bliss's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Bliss a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fort Bliss residents earn a median household income of $55,267 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,784. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,825 business establishments, including 1,853 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Fort Bliss reports 393 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 3% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,142/100K.
Education
30.4% of adults in Fort Bliss hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Bliss has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population12,009
Median Age21.7 yrs
Density671/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans25.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,267
Per Capita$20,784
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty15.1%
County GDP$53,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$966
Housing
C+
Home Value
Rent$1,624
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$231,886
Housing Units2,598
Rent Burden33.9%
Crime
F
Violent393/100K
Property2,142/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death8,160/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain8.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation3,935 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.4%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute15 min
Broadband98.7%
Internet Speed173 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries18
Did You Know?
Fort Bliss was founded in 1849.
The median home in Fort Bliss was built in 2008.
The nearest airport is El Paso International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 173 Mbps.
There are 1,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.
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