City safety & data profile

Horizon CityTX

Horizon City, TX is a 19K-resident city in El Paso County with a median household income of $65,737.

El Paso County, Texas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Horizon City, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Horizon City has a population larger than 42% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $170,200, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

19K
Population
Top 58%
By size
$65,737
Median income
$170,200
Median home
22%
Poverty rate

The read on Horizon City

Horizon City posts a median household income higher than 30% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Horizon City area.

Top 70%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Horizon City

Where Horizon City income ranks nationally

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

$65,737 Bottom 30% higher than 30% 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 Horizon City, TX beyond the headline numbers

Horizon City sits inside El Paso County, Texas, at roughly 31.69°N, -106.21°W. Population 19,288, $65,737 median household income. Median home value $170,200, median rent $1,280. Poverty rate 22%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Horizon City's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 39.2%, then obesity at 35.9%. 1 hospital in/around Horizon City, 0 with an ER.

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

Population
19,288
Horizon City
Median Income
$65,737
-3% vs avg
Median Home Value
$170,200
-25% vs avg
Median Age
29.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (El Paso County) - Horizon City'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
871K+7%
Median Income
$59,806+49%
Median Home Value
$180,400+61%
Poverty Rate
18.7%-20%
Unemployment
5.7%-34%

Economics

Economics indicators for Horizon City, TX
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,280/mo
Poverty Rate
22% +55% vs avg
Unemployment 8.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 21%
Work From Home 8.6%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 38.3%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
39.2%
Obesity
35.9%
Physical Inactivity
34.3%
Lack of Health Insurance
32.1%
High Blood Pressure
30.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.9%
Binge Drinking
17.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
15%
Diabetes
14%
Current Smoking
13.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 48.9%
Annual Checkup 72.8%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
8.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
4.7%
Stroke
2.7%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Horizon City, TX? ▼
Horizon City, TX has a population of 19,288 people, located in El Paso County, Texas.
What is the median household income in Horizon City? ▼
The median household income in Horizon City, TX is $65,737 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 22%.
What is the median home value in Horizon City? ▼
The median home value in Horizon City, TX is $170,200. Median rent is $1,280/month.
What are the top health concerns in Horizon City? ▼
The top health indicators in Horizon City include Short Sleep Duration (39.2%), Obesity (35.9%), Physical Inactivity (34.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Horizon City? ▼
Horizon City has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Horizon City? ▼
The median age in Horizon City, TX is 29.5 years. 21% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Horizon City, TX is located in El Paso County, Texas. With a population of 19K and a $65,737 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Horizon City area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Horizon City's profile

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

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Horizon City area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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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 (El Paso 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.