Fort Hancock is a small town of 1,213 in Texas, with a median household income of $31,471
.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Fort Hancock stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Fort Hancock is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Fort Hancock city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.2
Fort Hancock's overall cost of living index is 90.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Fort Hancock costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Fort Hancock, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$56,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$497
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$31,471
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Crime data for Fort Hancock is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.
Schools & Education
Fort Hancock is served primarily by FT HANCOCK ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Fort Hancock, TX
National Avg
School District
FT HANCOCK ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
3.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
49.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Fort Hancock sees average highs of 61.3°F in January
and 96.3°F in July,
with 9.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Fort Hancock's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Fort Hancock roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $56,900 and median rent is $497/month.
Crime data for Fort Hancock is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.
Public schools in Fort Hancock are operated by FT HANCOCK ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 3.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Fort Hancock, TX has a population of 1,213, a median household income of $31,471, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Fort Hancock averages 61.3°F in January and 96.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 9.3 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Fort Hancock, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79839.
The population of Fort Hancock, Texas is 1,213 with a median age of 26.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Fort Hancock: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $56,900, median household income $31,471, crime index 1 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fort Hancock side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
