Fort Stockton, TX

Texas · Nonmetropolitan · City

2.9 Fair / 5.0
8,340 Population
$69,688 Median Income
$176,600 Home Value
$977 Median Rent
67°F Avg Temperature
595 Violent Crime / 100K
33.3 yrs Median Age
14.3% Bachelor's Degree+
2.9
Overall
3.6
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.1
Education

People

Population8,340
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density1,503/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 54.9%

Economy

3.6/5
Median Income$69,688
Per Capita Income$32,474
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty Rate20.5%
County GDP$2,675M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$176,600
Zillow Value$154,066
Median Rent$977
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,149

Health

Obesity40.0%
Diabetes15.6%
Depression19.9%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime595/100K
Property Crime2,880/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft142.8/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Jan / Jul48° / 83°
Rain14 in/yr
Snow1 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

2.1/5
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+85.3%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.10
Libraries (County)3

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute15 min
Work From Home1.1%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations6

How Fort Stockton Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$69,688
Home Value$176,600
Median Rent$977
Poverty Rate20.5%
Bachelor's Degree+14.3%
Unemployment0.6%
Violent Crime595.0 /100K
Avg Temperature66.5°F

Population & Age

Total Population8,340
Population Density1,503 per sq mi
Median Age33.3 years
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

White 54.9% Black 3.6% Hispanic 1.6% Other 39.9%
White54.9%
Black or African American3.6%
Hispanic or Latino1.6%
Asian0.0%
Other Races39.9%

Language

English Only50.8%
Spanish Speakers49.2%
English 50.8% Spanish 49.2%

Social Characteristics

Disability10.8%
Health Insurance84.8%

Income

7% below avg
Median Household Income$69,688
Per Capita Income$32,474
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,206
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$64,618

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.6%
Poverty Rate20.5%
Total Establishments (County)464
County GDP$2,675M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation55
Healthcare Facilities21
Retail Stores59
Manufacturing4
Total Establishments464

Industry Mix

Restaurants 55 Healthcare 21 Retail 59 Manufacturing 4

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$64,618
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,177

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time15.4 min
Work From Home1.1%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

37% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$176,600
Zillow Home Value Index$154,066

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied64.1%

Rental Costs

16% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$977

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedroom$1,149
3 Bedroom$1,497
4 Bedroom$1,733

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,177
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.37%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.0%
Diabetes15.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure34.6%
Asthma8.9%
COPD5.8%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.7%
Physical Inactivity36.5%
Depression19.9%
Mental Distress (14+ days)17.4%
Physical Distress (14+ days)15.7%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage84.8%
Regular Checkup71.5%
Premature Death Rate12,159 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index5.3 / 10
Exercise Access73.8%
Healthcare Facilities (County)21
Restaurants (County)55

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime595.0 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape119.0 /100K
Robbery59.5 /100K
Aggravated Assault416.5 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,879.9 /100K
Burglary737.8 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,999.3 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft142.8 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)9

Temperature

48°F Jan 83°F Jul
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Average66.5°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation13.7 in
Annual Snowfall1.4 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation2,984 ft (910 m)
Land Area5.6 sq mi (14.4 km²)
Population Density1,503 per sq mi
Latitude30.8926°
Longitude-102.8842°
County FIPS48371

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.9%
D 27%

Republican +44.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.3%
High School+85.3%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.10

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, not adjacent
Population Density1,503 per sq mi
Land Area5.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations6
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)6
Public Libraries (County)3

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)9

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