Happy Valley, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
616 332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
5.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,269 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
64.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
24.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$144,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$343 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$961 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
79.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Eddy County
6
Carlsbad-Artesia Urban Area
6
New Mexico
6

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Eddy County
6
Carlsbad-Artesia Urban Area
6
New Mexico
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 1 42
Feb 1 1 46
Mar 0 0 53
Apr 1 0 63
May 1 0 72
Jun 2 0 79
Jul 2 0 81
Aug 2 0 79
Sep 2 0 73
Oct 1 0 63
Nov 1 0 51
Dec 1 2 42

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NM State Senate District 34, NM State House District 66, NM
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Schools

Carlsbad High
2 miles, E • 4.1 star
Carlsbad Early College High
2 miles, E • 5 star
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Colleges

New Mexico Junior College
68 miles, E • 1.4 star
University of the Southwest
68 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Carlsbad Medical Center
2 miles, E • 2.3 star
Artesia General Hospital
30 miles, N • 3.2 star
Nor-Lea Hospital District
66 miles, E • 5 star
Lea Regional Medical Center
68 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Roswell Air Center
62 miles, N • 1 star
Lea County Regional Airport
65 miles, E • 1 star
El Paso International Airport
129 miles, W • 1.9 star
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