The Town FilesFort Hancock, Texas
Community in Hudspeth County · population 1,052 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $52,800
- Household income
- $48,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 96°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 43.1
Fort Hancock is a community of 1,052 people in Hudspeth County, Texas. The median home is worth $52,800, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 95% of Texas towns, quieter than 91% of Texas towns, better for retirees than 82% of Texas towns.
How Fort Hancock ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fort Hancock is worth $52,800, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 1.1 times the median household income of $48,000, which is more affordable than 99% of Texas towns. Median rent is $540 a month. 68.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fort Hancock | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $52,800 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $540 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $48,000 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.1× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 68.9% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.4% | — |
Who lives in Fort Hancock
| People | Fort Hancock | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 6.2% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 14.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.1% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.3% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 1.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 25.0% | — |
| Work from home | 12.9% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 28.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.2% | 89.2% |
Weather in Fort Hancock
July highs average 96.3°F and January lows 26.8°F. About 8.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.6 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 133 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 93 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Fort Hancock since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on October 4, 1970.
Severe weather in Hudspeth County since 1996
Hudspeth County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| March 14, 2008 | Fire | EM-3284: Wildfires |
Jobs and pay in Hudspeth County
Hudspeth County had 1,282 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $75,391 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Fort Hancock itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Public schools in Fort Hancock
2 public schools with 388 students, about 13.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BENITO MARTINEZ EL | PK-6 | 210 | 14.0 |
| FORT HANCOCK H S | 7-12 | 178 | 12.7 |
Towns near Fort Hancock
- Tornillo, TX18.3 mi · 1,432 people · home $77,300
- Fabens, TX23.5 mi · 7,498 people · home $95,500
- Morning Glory, TX28.7 mi · 522 people · home $160,000
Fort Hancock questions
Is Fort Hancock, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fort Hancock scores better for retirees than 82% of Texas towns and quieter than 91%. 6.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.1).
How much does a house cost in Fort Hancock?
The median owner-occupied home in Fort Hancock is valued at $52,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,000, so homes cost about 1.1 times income. Median rent is $540 a month.
What is the weather like in Fort Hancock?
July highs average 96.3°F and January lows 26.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 8.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.6 inches of snow.
Does Fort Hancock get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Fort Hancock in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)