The Town FilesEddy County, New Mexico
61,105 people. The median home is worth $212,600 (typical New Mexico town: $187,400) and the median household earns $78,426.
Towns in Eddy County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad | 32,238 | $200,000 | $72,306 | 36.7 |
| Artesia | 12,875 | $229,400 | $74,915 | 30.7 |
| La Huerta | 1,448 | $345,100 | $78,861 | 36.7 |
| Loving | 1,390 | $171,600 | $43,884 | 37.3 |
| Atoka | 1,153 | $116,200 | $83,704 | 31.6 |
| Livingston Wheeler | 691 | $153,000 | $79,329 | 36.0 |
| Happy Valley | 617 | $200,000 | $62,215 | 52.1 |
People and housing
| Eddy County | Typical New Mexico town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $212,600 | $187,400 |
| Median rent | $1,245 | $916 |
| Median household income | $78,426 | $55,614 |
| Median age | 36.2 | 39.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.3% | 18.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.8% | 18.0% |
Jobs and pay
32,197 jobs in 2024, average pay $76,419 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,299 storm events in Eddy County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Eddy County has been included in 11 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4529: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3460: Covid-19 |
| October 29, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4199: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| October 29, 2013 | Flood | DR-4152: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| January 2, 2006 | Fire | FM-2600: Southeast New Mexico Fire Complex |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3229: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).