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Fort Hancock, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Hudspeth County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
956
Population
50/sq mi density
$34,957
Median Income
$16,599 per capita
$50,800
Home Value
$176,188 Zillow
64°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
106
Violent Crime/100K
106 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$34,957 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
106 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Hancock enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.3 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,534 ft (1,077 m) |
| Area | 19.2 sq mi (49.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.2893°N, 105.8451°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hudspeth County County |
| Nearest Airport | El Paso International (ELP) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 2.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in |
Fort Hancock has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.1") and April the driest (0.1").