Hobbs, NM
Living in Hobbs
Bikeability5
Walkability5
Commute78
Public Transit3
Affordability83
Public Safety43
Airports6
Hospitals51
Colleges27
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
38kPopulation+5.4k (2010–19)
31 y Median Age
16%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
71%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black5%
Caucasian31%
Hispanic or Latino60%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school25%
High school graduate30%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty
22 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office21%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van97%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$141kMedian Home Value+$48k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$769Median Monthly Rent+$272 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home12%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195921%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity51%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas47%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Hobbs
United States45
New Mexico61
Lea County50
Property Crime in Hobbs
United States48
New Mexico62
Lea County71
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(72%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 42 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hobbs
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding59
Tornado14
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Hobbs, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near Hobbs, NM
St Helena School of Hobbs, Inc
2 miles, E
Veritas Classical Christian Academy
3 miles, E
Junction Christian Academy
7 miles, NW
Eunice Holiness Academy
19 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Hobbs, NM
University of the Southwest
4 miles, NW
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
76 miles, SE
Lubbock Christian University
92 miles, NE
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
94 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Hobbs, NM
Lea Regional Medical Center
3 miles, NW
Nor-Lea Hospital District
20 miles, NW
Yoakum County Hospital
25 miles, NE
Memorial Hospital
29 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Hobbs, NM
Lea County Regional Airport
4 miles, SW
Midland International Air And Space Port Airport
78 miles, SE
Roswell Air Center
89 miles, NW
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
101 miles, NE