Why visit Fabens
Townapedia lists 4 parks and trails, 2 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 98°F; December lows average 28°F.
Weather in Fabens
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Fabens
Fabens is a census-designated place (CDP) in El Paso County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Fabens had a population of 7,498. It is part of the El Paso Metropolitan Statistical Area. The ZIP Codes encompassing the CDP area are 79836 and 79838.
From the Wikipedia article Fabens, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes2
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship1
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.7 mi
127 West Main Street, Fabens
History
The city name of Fabens comes from attorney George Wilson Fabens, who worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad. He was the assistant land commissioner for the Southern Pacific Lines in Texas and Louisiana. As the railroad was being built, new towns were named after railroad officers.
From the History section of Fabens, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Healthcare1
University Medical Center Fabens Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
101 Potasio Street, Fabens
Map of Fabens
29 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 29°F | 0.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 67°F | 33°F | 0.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 75°F | 40°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 82°F | 46°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 91°F | 54°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 98°F | 63°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 67°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 66°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 59°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 48°F | 0.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 70°F | 35°F | 0.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 60°F | 28°F | 0.5 in | 0.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Tornillo 2 Sse (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
El Paso County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2008-09-10: Hurricane Ike (Hurricane)
- 2008-08-29: Hurricane Gustav (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
El Paso International Airport (ELP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Tornillo 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Clint 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- San Elizario 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Socorro 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Horizon City 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Fort Hancock 23 mi southeast, about 37 min by car
- Fort Bliss 26 mi northwest, about 42 min by car
- El Paso 29 mi northwest, about 46 min by car
- Sunland Park 35 mi northwest, about 56 min by car
- Chaparral 40 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Isocoma pluriflora 49085881, CK Kelly, CC BY 4.0
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