The Town FilesLea County, New Mexico
73,733 people. The median home is worth $184,000 (typical New Mexico town: $187,400) and the median household earns $68,015.
Towns in Lea County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs | 40,508 | $191,300 | $64,021 | 32.5 |
| Lovington | 11,668 | $166,100 | $68,821 | 32.0 |
| North Hobbs | 6,529 | $264,400 | $82,554 | 31.7 |
| Eunice | 3,056 | $139,800 | $49,087 | 29.5 |
| Jal | 2,202 | $97,600 | — | 39.6 |
| Tatum | 706 | $111,200 | — | 34.7 |
People and housing
| Lea County | Typical New Mexico town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $184,000 | $187,400 |
| Median rent | $1,101 | $916 |
| Median household income | $68,015 | $55,614 |
| Median age | 32.5 | 39.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.5% | 18.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.7% | 18.0% |
Jobs and pay
33,770 jobs in 2024, average pay $69,342 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 924 storm events in Lea County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Lea County has been included in 7 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 |
| January 2, 2006 | Fire | FM-2600: Southeast New Mexico Fire Complex |
| 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).