Lovington, NM
Living in Lovington
Bikeability23
Walkability28
Commute60
Public Transit9
Affordability85
Public Safety54
Airports6
Hospitals61
Colleges26
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools5
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation+847 (2010–19)
31 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
8%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
75%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years28%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Black2%
Caucasian25%
Hispanic or Latino72%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school32%
High school graduate31%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector79%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance26%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van97%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$117kMedian Home Value+$46k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$706Median Monthly Rent+$287 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home19%
Boat, RV, etc2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196923%
Built 1950 to 195928%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity41%
LP gas1%
Utility gas57%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lovington
United States45
New Mexico61
Lea County50
Property Crime in Lovington
United States48
New Mexico62
Lea County71
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 1 | 2 |
| Feb | 46 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar | 53 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 70 | 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 | 1 |
| Dec | 42 | 1 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lovington
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding64
Tornado16
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lovington, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lovington, NM
Junction Christian Academy
11 miles, SE
St Helena School of Hobbs, Inc
20 miles, SE
Veritas Classical Christian Academy
21 miles, SE
Eunice Holiness Academy
36 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Lovington, NM
University of the Southwest
15 miles, SE
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
85 miles, N
Lubbock Christian University
93 miles, NE
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
94 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lovington, NM
Nor-Lea Hospital District
1 miles, N
Lea Regional Medical Center
16 miles, SE
Yoakum County Hospital
30 miles, E
Memorial Hospital
43 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Lovington, NM
Lea County Regional Airport
19 miles, SE
Roswell Air Center
73 miles, W
Midland International Air And Space Port Airport
96 miles, SE
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
101 miles, NE