The Town FilesCurry County, New Mexico
47,638 people. The median home is worth $171,200 (typical New Mexico town: $187,400) and the median household earns $57,309.
Towns in Curry County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clovis | 38,567 | $169,400 | $54,820 | 31.9 |
| Cannon AFB | 1,978 | — | $63,000 | 23.1 |
| Texico | 956 | $95,900 | $65,000 | 44.9 |
| Melrose | 622 | $78,500 | $32,750 | 45.6 |
People and housing
| Curry County | Typical New Mexico town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $171,200 | $187,400 |
| Median rent | $1,024 | $916 |
| Median household income | $57,309 | $55,614 |
| Median age | 31.9 | 39.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.3% | 18.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.5% | 18.0% |
Jobs and pay
18,303 jobs in 2024, average pay $46,746 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 612 storm events in Curry County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Curry County has been included in 6 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4529: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3460: Covid-19 |
| April 17, 2011 | Fire | FM-2897: Tire Fire |
| April 2, 2007 | Severe Storm | DR-1690: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3229: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 10, 2000 | Fire | EM-3154: Severe Fire Threats |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).