Jal, NM
Living in Jal
Bikeability1
Walkability5
Commute71
Public Transit2
Affordability95
Public Safety62
Airports7
Hospitals30
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools85
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.9kPopulation+58 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
5%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
71%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian41%
Hispanic or Latino58%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school30%
High school graduate40%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K33%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance24%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office19%
Service7%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$71kMedian Home Value+$11k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$517Median Monthly Rent+$180 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195943%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Home Value
Less than $50K30%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity56%
LP gas8%
Utility gas35%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Jal
United States45
New Mexico61
Lea County50
Property Crime in Jal
United States48
New Mexico62
Lea County71
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (15%)(82%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton10%
Donald Trump87%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb | 49 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 53 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 45 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jal
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding70
Tornado18
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jal, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jal, NM
Eunice Holiness Academy
23 miles, N
Veritas Classical Christian Academy
42 miles, N
St Helena School of Hobbs, Inc
42 miles, N
Junction Christian Academy
48 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Jal, NM
University of the Southwest
46 miles, N
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
53 miles, E
Sul Ross State University
124 miles, S
Lubbock Christian University
125 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jal, NM
Winkler County Memorial Hospital
19 miles, S
Ward Memorial Hospital
40 miles, SE
Lea Regional Medical Center
45 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Jal, NM
Lea County Regional Airport
40 miles, N
Roswell Air Center
113 miles, NW
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
133 miles, NE