The Town FilesLordsburg, New Mexico
City in Hidalgo County · population 2,335 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $86,200
- Household income
- $36,607
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 99°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 37.9
Lordsburg is a city of 2,335 people in Hidalgo County, New Mexico. The median home is worth $86,200, below the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). It ranks more walkable than 88% of New Mexico towns, more vibrant than 83% of New Mexico towns, better for retirees than 76% of New Mexico towns.
How Lordsburg ranks
Percentile among New Mexico towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Mexico towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lordsburg is worth $86,200, below the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $36,607, which is more affordable than 77% of New Mexico towns. Median rent is $826 a month. 66.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lordsburg | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $86,200 | $187,400 |
| Median rent | $826 | $916 |
| Median household income | $36,607 | $55,614 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 3.2× |
| Homeownership | 66.7% | 80.1% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lordsburg
| People | Lordsburg | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.9 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.3% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.3% | 18.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.5% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 4.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.9% | 8.3% |
| Average commute | 17.1 min | 24.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.5% | 82.9% |
Weather in Lordsburg
July highs average 98.6°F and January lows 24.2°F. About 11.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year. Expect about 134 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 122 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Lordsburg since 1950, compared with 3 for the typical New Mexico town. The strongest, an EFU, struck on September 1, 2016 about 2.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 1, 2016.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on April 11, 2004.
Severe weather in Hidalgo County since 1996
Hidalgo County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4529: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3460: Covid-19 |
| August 30, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1659: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3229: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 10, 2000 | Fire | EM-3154: Severe Fire Threats |
Jobs and pay in Hidalgo County
Hidalgo County had 1,295 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,523 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Lordsburg itself the ACS puts it at 4.6%.
Public schools in Lordsburg
4 public schools with 420 students, about 14.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| R.V.TRAYLOR ELEMENTARY | PK-4 | 158 | 13.2 |
| LORDSBURG HIGH | 9-12 | 131 | 16.4 |
| CENTRAL ELEMENTARY | 5-6 | 75 | 12.5 |
| DUGAN-TARANGO MIDDLE | 7-8 | 56 | 14.0 |
Lordsburg questions
Is Lordsburg, New Mexico a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lordsburg scores better for retirees than 76% of New Mexico towns and quieter than 35%. 22.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.9).
How much does a house cost in Lordsburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Lordsburg is valued at $86,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $36,607, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $826 a month.
What is the weather like in Lordsburg?
July highs average 98.6°F and January lows 24.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 11.3 inches of precipitation a year.
Does Lordsburg get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Lordsburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EFU on September 1, 2016. The typical New Mexico town has had 3.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)