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Fort Hancock, TX

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Population
1,345
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
3,581 ft
Median Home Value
$52,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$540/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$48,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Fort Hancock

Fort Hancock is a quiet West Texas community situated along the Rio Grande in Hudspeth County, right on the border across from El Porvenir. Home to roughly a thousand residents, it offers a peaceful, slow-paced lifestyle surrounded by wide-open desert country. The town got its start in the 1880s as a frontier military outpost and railroad stop, and it still keeps that unhurried, small-town atmosphere.

Fort Hancock, Texas in 1916

Most everyday routines center around local neighborhood life and the school district, which remains a huge source of pride thanks to a historic six-man football dynasty that won five state championships. For major shopping, healthcare, and city entertainment, El Paso is an easy fifty-mile drive northwest along Interstate 10 or Highway 20. It is a close-knit, practical spot for anyone looking for quiet border living with a strong sense of community.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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