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Fort Stockton, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Pecos County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,340
Population
1,503/sq mi density
$69,688
Median Income
$32,474 per capita
$176,600
Home Value
$154,066 Zillow
$977
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
321
Violent Crime/100K
857 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$69,688 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,600 home value, $977/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
321 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Stockton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.5°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,984 ft (910 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,503/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.8926°N, 102.8842°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pecos County County |
| Nearest Airport | Midland International Air And Space Port (MAF) 83 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 82.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| 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 | 48°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Fort Stockton has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 48°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.8") and March the driest (0.4").