Eddy County, NM
Living in Eddy County
Bikeability9
Walkability9
Commute83
Public Transit14
Affordability76
Public Safety41
Airports8
Hospitals37
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools63
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
58kPopulation+5.1k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
71%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian47%
Hispanic or Latino49%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate37%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$65kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty
21 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$156kMedian Home Value+$65k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$790Median Monthly Rent+$314 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home16%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity48%
LP gas6%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas45%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Eddy County
United States45
New Mexico61
Property Crime in Eddy County
United States48
New Mexico62
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 0 | 1 |
| Feb | 47 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar | 54 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 43 | 1 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Eddy County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding77
Tornado15
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Eddy County, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near Eddy County, NM
Colleges
Colleges near Eddy County, NM
University of the Southwest
69 miles, E
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
122 miles, E
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
131 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Eddy County, NM
Carlsbad Medical Center
3 miles, E
Artesia General Hospital
28 miles, N
Nor-Lea Hospital District
66 miles, NE
Lovelace Regional Hospital-Roswell
67 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Eddy County, NM
Roswell Air Center
60 miles, N
Lea County Regional Airport
65 miles, E
Midland International Air And Space Port Airport
128 miles, E
El Paso International Airport
129 miles, W