Curry County, NM
Living in Curry County
Bikeability20
Walkability24
Commute97
Public Transit10
Affordability90
Public Safety52
Airports7
Hospitals40
Colleges15
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools32
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
50kPopulation+2.8k (2010–19)
32 y Median Age
19%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black5%
Caucasian48%
Hispanic or Latino42%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate27%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$45kMedian Household Income+$7k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty
17 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector67%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Military5%
Sales and office19%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$125kMedian Home Value+$26k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$678Median Monthly Rent+$238 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity50%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas44%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Curry County
United States45
New Mexico61
Property Crime in Curry County
United States48
New Mexico62
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 1 | 3 |
| Feb | 41 | 0 | 2 |
| Mar | 48 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 37 | 1 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Curry County
Inland Flooding62
Tornado15
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Curry County, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near Curry County, NM
Clovis Christian Schools
15 miles, SE
St Anthony Catholic School
56 miles, E
First Baptist Kindergarten
56 miles, E
Ascension Academy
89 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Curry County, NM
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
27 miles, S
West Texas A & M University
86 miles, E
Wayland Baptist University
96 miles, E
Lubbock Christian University
106 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Curry County, NM
Plains Regional Medical Center
12 miles, SE
Roosevelt General Hospital
28 miles, S
Parmer County Community Hospital
36 miles, E
Muleshoe Area Medical Center
43 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Curry County, NM
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport
103 miles, NE
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
108 miles, SE
Roswell Air Center
111 miles, SW
Lea County Regional Airport
130 miles, S