Fort Hancock Public RecordsTexas

Fort Hancock, located in Hudspeth County, Texas, has a population of about 1,250 residents. The median age is approximately 32 years. The gender distribution is nearly even, with 51% male and 49% female. The community is predominantly Hispanic or Latino, accounting for 91% of the population, while non-Hispanic White residents comprise about 8%, and other racial groups make up less than 1%. Fort Hancock’s small population reflects a young, largely Hispanic community.

Fort Hancock, located in Hudspeth County, TX, has a median home value of approximately $75,000, with homeownership rates around 74%, and median rents near $650 per month. The housing market remains stable with modest growth, and most homes are single-family residences, many built before 1980. Neighborhoods are small and rural, contributing to the community’s low-density layout. Property taxes in Hudspeth County average 1.50% of assessed home value, lower than the state average. The area sees limited new construction, with most residents long-term owners, creating a tight-knit and affordable rural housing market.

Fort Hancock, located in Hudspeth County, TX, has one public school district with three campuses: an elementary, a middle, and Fort Hancock High School. The district serves around 350 students in total. The graduation rate at the high school is approximately 90%. Only about 6% of adults in Fort Hancock hold a bachelor's degree or higher. School safety ratings are average, with no major incidents reported recently. Educational programs are limited, although some extracurricular and career-technical offerings exist. The district's Texas Education Agency score is around 78 out of 100.

Transportation in Fort Hancock, Hudspeth County, TX, is predominantly car-dependent, with over 90% of residents commuting by private vehicle and vehicle ownership rates exceeding 95% of households (U.S. Census). Public transit options are extremely limited or nonexistent. The average one-way commute time is about 25 minutes, often to nearby towns or El Paso, a major employment hub roughly 50 miles west via Interstate 10. Local infrastructure is primarily composed of highways and county roads, with minimal pedestrian or cycling amenities, leading to high reliance on automobiles for both work and daily activities.

Fort Hancock, located in Hudspeth County, TX, has limited healthcare infrastructure, with no hospitals in the city and only one local health clinic, the Fort Hancock Community Health Center. Residents often travel to El Paso (about 60 miles away) for hospital care. The population is about 1,200, predominantly Hispanic, with a median age of 28. Common health issues include diabetes, obesity, and hypertension. Healthcare access is challenged by high uninsured rates—about 29% in Hudspeth County—while the provider-to-population ratio is roughly 1:3,000. Medicaid and CHIP are critical for insured children and low-income families.