In 1980 Fort Stockton had a broad-based economy and population of 8,868. In addition to its irrigated agriculture and extensive ranches,
it had become a major center for the production, processing, and distribution of oil, gas, and sulfur. Today, Fort Stockton relies on
energy and agriculture as the base for its expanding economy which includes the state’s largest winery, wind farms, tourism,
and distribution.

Fort Stockton lies along the northern edge of the Chihuahuan Desert at an elevation of 3,000 feet. The desert setting and elevation
contribute to cool nights, warm days, and spectacular sunsets. The average temperature in January is 46 degrees while August averages
a temperature of 82. Annual rainfall is 14 inches with an average of 3 inches of snow a year. There are 127 days with temperatures above
90 degrees and the growing season is 224 days. Its historic sites, including Comanche Springs, the remains of the old fort, and the
Annie Riggs Memorial Museum, attract tourists from around the world.