City safety & data profile

Fort WorthTX

Fort Worth, TX is a 1.0M-resident city in Tarrant County with a median household income of $79,507.

Tarrant County, Texas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Fort Worth, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Fort Worth has a population larger than 99% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $303,000, and 13 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

1.0M
Population
Top 1%
By size
$79,507
Median income
$303,000
Median home
13.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Fort Worth

Fort Worth posts a median household income higher than 49% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 13 hospitals serve the Fort Worth area.

Top 51%
by median income, US cities
13
hospitals in & near Fort Worth

Where Fort Worth income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$79,507 Bottom 49% higher than 49% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. TX $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Fort Worth, TX beyond the headline numbers

Fort Worth sits inside Tarrant County, Texas, at roughly 32.73°N, -97.32°W. Population 1,008,106, $79,507 median household income. Median home value $303,000, median rent $1,509. Poverty rate 13.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Fort Worth's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 41.4%, then obesity at 34.6%. 13 hospitals in/around Fort Worth, 3.8/5 avg rating, 7 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Fort Worth from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
1,008,106
Fort Worth
Median Income
$79,507
+17% vs avg
Median Home Value
$303,000
+33% vs avg
Median Age
33.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Tarrant County) - Fort Worth's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
2.2M+17%
Median Income
$84,207+48%
Median Home Value
$323,900+137%
Poverty Rate
11.1%-27%
Unemployment
4.7%-43%

Economics

Economics indicators for Fort Worth, TX
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,509/mo
Poverty Rate
13.1% -8% vs avg
Unemployment 4.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 32%
Work From Home 14%
Public Transit 0.5%

Population

White 43.4%
African American 19.7%
Asian 5.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
41.4%
Obesity
34.6%
High Blood Pressure
31%
Physical Inactivity
29.9%
Lack of Health Insurance
20%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.5%
Binge Drinking
16.9%
Current Smoking
13.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.6%
Diabetes
12.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 53.2%
Annual Checkup 71.5%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.1%
Stroke
3.1%

Hospitals 13 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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Average Rating
3.8/5
Total Hospitals
13
With ER
7
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FORT WORTH · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
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JPS HEALTH NETWORK
FORT WORTH · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
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TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST FORT WORTH
FORT WORTH · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
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BAYLOR SCOTT AND WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER
FORT WORTH · Acute Care Hospitals
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TEXAS HEALTH HUGULEY HOSPITAL FORT WORTH SOUTH
FORT WORTH · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
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MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE
FORT WORTH · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
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MEDICAL CITY FORT WORTH
FORT WORTH · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Fort Worth, TX? ▼
Fort Worth, TX has a population of 1,008,106 people, located in Tarrant County, Texas.
What is the median household income in Fort Worth? ▼
The median household income in Fort Worth, TX is $79,507 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 13.1%.
What is the median home value in Fort Worth? ▼
The median home value in Fort Worth, TX is $303,000. Median rent is $1,509/month.
What are the top health concerns in Fort Worth? ▼
The top health indicators in Fort Worth include Short Sleep Duration (41.4%), Obesity (34.6%), High Blood Pressure (31%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Fort Worth? ▼
Fort Worth has 13 hospitals with an average rating of 3.8/5 stars. 7 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Fort Worth? ▼
The median age in Fort Worth, TX is 33.6 years. 32% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Fort Worth, TX is located in Tarrant County, Texas. With a population of 1.0M and a $79,507 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 13 hospitals with an average rating of 3.8/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Fort Worth area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Fort Worth's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Tarrant County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.