Lea County, NM
Living in Lea County
Bikeability7
Walkability10
Commute73
Public Transit5
Affordability80
Public Safety51
Airports6
Hospitals50
Colleges26
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools20
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
70kPopulation+7.8k (2010–19)
32 y Median Age
14%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
74%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian35%
Hispanic or Latino59%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school26%
High school graduate32%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$61kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector74%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$133kMedian Home Value+$46k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$753Median Monthly Rent+$279 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home19%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity52%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas44%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lea County
United States45
New Mexico61
Property Crime in Lea County
United States48
New Mexico62
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (24%)(73%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 1 | 2 |
| Feb | 46 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar | 53 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lea County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding69
Tornado17
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lea County, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lea County, NM
Junction Christian Academy
11 miles, E
St Helena School of Hobbs, Inc
17 miles, E
Veritas Classical Christian Academy
18 miles, E
Eunice Holiness Academy
28 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Lea County, NM
University of the Southwest
13 miles, E
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
89 miles, SE
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
95 miles, N
Lubbock Christian University
101 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lea County, NM
Nor-Lea Hospital District
12 miles, N
Lea Regional Medical Center
13 miles, E
Yoakum County Hospital
36 miles, E
Memorial Hospital
44 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Lea County, NM
Lea County Regional Airport
14 miles, SE
Roswell Air Center
74 miles, NW
Midland International Air And Space Port Airport
92 miles, SE
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
110 miles, NE