Curry County, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
47,932 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,259 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$160,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$390 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$818 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Clovis Urban Area
4
New Mexico
6
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Clovis Urban Area
7
New Mexico
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 3 37
Feb 0 2 41
Mar 1 1 48
Apr 1 0 56
May 1 0 65
Jun 2 0 74
Jul 2 0 77
Aug 3 0 75
Sep 2 0 68
Oct 2 0 57
Nov 1 1 46
Dec 1 3 37

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 8%

Schools

Wd Gattis Middle School
11 miles, S 1.4 star
Sandia Elementary
12 miles, S 1.9 star
Barry Elementary
12 miles, S 2.8 star
Los Ninos
12 miles, S

Colleges

Clovis Community College
16 miles, S 1.4 star
Mesalands Community College
47 miles, N 1.4 star
West Texas A & M University
86 miles, E 2.3 star

Hospitals

Plains Regional Medical Center
12 miles, S 3.2 star
Roosevelt General Hospital
28 miles, SW 3.2 star

Airports

Roswell Air Center
111 miles, SW 1 star
Lea County Regional Airport
130 miles, S 1 star