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Fort Bliss.
About
Life in Fort Bliss
Fort Bliss is a community of 12,009 people in Texas. The median household income is $57,111, median rent runs about $1,654 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.
Fort Bliss at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
21.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.0%
Foreign-Born
6.2%
Broadband Internet
97.3%
of households
Population Growth
+5.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.2% foreign-born, most often from Jamaica
Who lives in Fort Bliss: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Fort Bliss, the largest foreign-born group is from Jamaica (22.6%), and 15.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
36.0%
of residents
65 and Older
0.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
78.9%
anyone under 18
Married Couples
85.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.80
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 18% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Fort Bliss
In Fort Bliss, rent runs 18% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
89.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Typical Home Built
2004
median year built
Vacant Homes
11.3%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Fort Bliss and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in El Paso County, which includes Fort Bliss, is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Fort Bliss: El Paso County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
El Paso County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Fort Bliss is about 1% of El Paso County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
El Paso, TX metro area
Commute14.2 min avg
How Fort Bliss residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Fort Bliss, most residents drive alone to work (61%), and 91% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 2 mi
El Paso International Airport (ELP)
Small hub1.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 17% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, which covers Fort Bliss, runs 17% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
274.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
812.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by El Paso County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 38 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
El Paso County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In El Paso County, which includes Fort Bliss, the most common type is drought, with 38 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 38 | Drought | $25,000 |
| 2024 | 26 | Drought | $350,000 |
| 2023 | 18 | High Wind | $50,000 |
| 2022 | 10 | High Wind | $150,000 |
| 2021 | 23 | Flash Flood | $656,000 |
| 2020 | 8 | Drought | None reported |
| 2019 | 14 | High Wind | $80,000 |
| 2018 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $125,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
El Paso County, county-wide
Fort Bliss is about 1% of El Paso County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality70 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in El Paso County, which includes Fort Bliss, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
70
Good Days
66
per year
Moderate Days
236
per year
Unhealthy Days
30
per year
El Paso County, county-wide
Fort Bliss is about 1% of El Paso County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate96°F summers, 36°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Fort Bliss has hot summers (avg high 96°F) and mild winters (avg low 36°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
80°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
96°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/54°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
60°/36°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
8.8"
Annual Snowfall
2.8"
Hot Days/Year
117
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
42
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
48
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 35°F | 0.39" |
| Feb | 64°F | 39°F | 0.40" |
| Mar | 72°F | 46°F | 0.24" |
| Apr | 80°F | 53°F | 0.17" |
| May | 89°F | 62°F | 0.43" |
| Jun | 97°F | 71°F | 0.73" |
| Jul | 96°F | 73°F | 1.58" |
| Aug | 94°F | 72°F | 1.67" |
| Sep | 88°F | 65°F | 1.52" |
| Oct | 79°F | 54°F | 0.59" |
| Nov | 67°F | 42°F | 0.43" |
| Dec | 58°F | 34°F | 0.63" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Fort Bliss
Uninsured
4.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Fort Bliss's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
William Beaumont Amg (ft Bliss)
Acute Care - Department of Defense · ER available · 2.9 mi away · El Paso
El Paso Children's Hospital
Childrens · ER available · 5.9 mi away · El Paso
University Medical Center of El Paso
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.9 mi away · El Paso
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Fort Bliss
Fort Bliss's student/teacher ratio is 17.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 33.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
33.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Fort Bliss (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 24,214 students · in-state tuition $3,274 · 25% graduate · median earnings $39,679 (10 yrs after entry)
The University of Texas at El Paso
9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 21,005 students · in-state tuition $9,772 · 53% graduate · median earnings $54,599 (10 yrs after entry)
Southwest University at El Paso
4.3 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 2,073 students · in-state tuition $16,000 · 69% graduate · median earnings $37,010 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 600 students · 72% graduate · median earnings $41,422 (10 yrs after entry)
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
5.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 242 students · in-state tuition $14,978 · 92% graduate
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Chamizal National Memorial, 7 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Fort Bliss
Fort Bliss has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Chamizal National Memorial (7 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chamizal National Memorial
National Memorial
7 mi awayButterfield Overland National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
39 mi awayWhite Sands National Park
National Park
65 mi awayGuadalupe Mountains National Park
National Park
88 mi awayCities Near Fort Bliss
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Fort Bliss FAQ
Is Fort Bliss, Texas affordable?⌄
Fort Bliss's median rent is $1,654/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $57,111/year.
Is Fort Bliss, Texas safe?⌄
Fort Bliss is policed by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 274 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 813 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Fort Bliss, Texas?⌄
El Paso County, which includes Fort Bliss, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Fort Bliss, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Fort Bliss is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,654/month and median household income is $57,111/year. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Fort Bliss, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Fort Bliss is 14 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from