At a Glance
Median Income
$34,957
$16,599 per capita
Home Value
$50,800
Zillow: $176,188
Bachelor's Degree+
3.4%
52.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
25.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
15.6% smoking rate
How Fort Hancock Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Hancock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Hancock a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fort Hancock residents earn a median household income of $34,957 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,599. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 80 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fort Hancock is $50,800 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,188. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
3.4% of adults in Fort Hancock hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% below the national average).
52.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Hancock has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population956
Median Age26.6 yrs
Density50/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born29.7%
Veterans1.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$34,957
Per Capita$16,599
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty25.5%
County GDP$215M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,450
Housing
A+
Home Value$50,800
Rent
Ownership68.7%
Zillow$176,188
Housing Units514
Rent Burden24.6%
Health
Obesity42.4%
Diabetes18.3%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,663/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain8.3 in/yr
Elevation3,534 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.4%
High School+52.1%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute23 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed32 Mbps
Did You Know?
The median home in Fort Hancock was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is El Paso International (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
29.7% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.