Signals
Fort Bliss
Fort Drum
Opportunity
53 · Bottom 43%
vs49 · Bottom 36%
Climate
64 · Bottom 31%
vs52 · Bottom 2%
Physical resilience
66 · Top 42%
vs79 · Top 26%
Housing affordability
34 · Bottom 2%
vs46 · Bottom 8%
Access
91 · Bottom 46%
vs63 · Bottom 8%
Economic stability
61 · Top 50%
vs72 · Top 24%
Measured values
| Metric | Fort Bliss | Fort Drum | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,460 | 16,065 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $57,111 | $62,291 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $22,047 | $25,938 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 640/sq mi | 1,120/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,654 | $1,622 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 0.0% | 4.0% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | 4.1% | June 2026 |
| Employment change (year over year) | -0.4% | -0.9% | June 2026 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.4% | 34.8% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 13.0% | 11.7% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 96°F | 79°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 35°F | 10°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 8.8" | 37.1" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 19 mi | 59 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 15.0 min | 12.7 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 21.8 | 23.3 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Fort Bliss
Elevated or high exposure: hail.
Fort Drum
Elevated or high exposure: strong wind.
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