Carlsbad, NM
Living in Carlsbad
Bikeability10
Walkability7
Commute81
Public Transit16
Affordability76
Public Safety36
Airports9
Hospitals34
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools64
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
29kPopulation+3.5k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
69%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian44%
Hispanic or Latino51%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate36%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$69kMedian Household Income+$25k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office19%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van97%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$141kMedian Home Value+$54k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$864Median Monthly Rent+$318 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195926%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$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
Electricity45%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas53%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Carlsbad
United States45
New Mexico61
Eddy County60
Property Crime in Carlsbad
United States48
New Mexico62
Eddy County67
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump66%
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 Carlsbad
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding69
Tornado12
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Carlsbad, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near Carlsbad, NM
St Edward School
2 miles, N
Eunice Holiness Academy
63 miles, E
Junction Christian Academy
65 miles, NE
St Helena School of Hobbs, Inc
68 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Carlsbad, NM
University of the Southwest
67 miles, NE
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
117 miles, E
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
133 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Carlsbad, NM
Carlsbad Medical Center
3 miles, N
Artesia General Hospital
33 miles, N
Nor-Lea Hospital District
65 miles, NE
Lea Regional Medical Center
66 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Carlsbad, NM
Lea County Regional Airport
63 miles, E
Roswell Air Center
64 miles, N
Midland International Air And Space Port Airport
123 miles, E
El Paso International Airport
132 miles, W