The Town FilesNorth Hobbs, New Mexico
Community in Lea County · population 6,529 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $264,400
- Household income
- $82,554
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 31.7
North Hobbs is a community of 6,529 people in Lea County, New Mexico. The median home is worth $264,400, above the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). It ranks better for cycling than 81% of New Mexico towns, more vibrant than 75% of New Mexico towns.
How North Hobbs 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 North Hobbs is worth $264,400, above the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $82,554, which is more affordable than 54% of New Mexico towns. Median rent is $1,319 a month. 85.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | North Hobbs | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $264,400 | $187,400 |
| Median rent | $1,319 | $916 |
| Median household income | $82,554 | $55,614 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.2× |
| Homeownership | 85.6% | 80.1% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in North Hobbs
| People | North Hobbs | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.7 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.0% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 29.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.1% | 18.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.8% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 3.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 18.1% | — |
| Work from home | 1.3% | 8.3% |
| Average commute | 20.5 min | 24.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.8% | 82.9% |
Weather in North Hobbs
July highs average 94.1°F and January lows 29.6°F. About 13.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.8 inches of snow (typical New Mexico town: 10.7 in). Expect about 104 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 72 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Hobbs since 1950, compared with 3 for the typical New Mexico town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 6, 1991 about 8.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 3, 2004.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 121 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 3, 2004.
Severe weather in Lea County since 1996
Lea County has been included in 7 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 |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Lea County
Lea County had 33,770 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $69,342 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in North Hobbs itself the ACS puts it at 6.1%.
Towns near North Hobbs
- Hobbs, NM3.7 mi · 40,508 people · home $191,300
- Lovington, NM17.7 mi · 11,668 people · home $166,100
- Denver City, TX21.6 mi · 4,470 people · home $172,800
- Eunice, NM23.3 mi · 3,056 people · home $139,800
- Seminole, TX27.7 mi · 6,988 people · home $177,000
North Hobbs questions
Is North Hobbs, New Mexico a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, North Hobbs scores better for retirees than 5% of New Mexico towns and quieter than 24%. 11.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.7).
How much does a house cost in North Hobbs?
The median owner-occupied home in North Hobbs is valued at $264,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $82,554, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,319 a month.
What is the weather like in North Hobbs?
July highs average 94.1°F and January lows 29.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 13.8 inches of precipitation a year and 1.8 inches of snow.
Does North Hobbs get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Hobbs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 6, 1991. 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)