Loving, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,317 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
3.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,203 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
74.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
1.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$177,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$364 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,103 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 43
Feb 1 1 48
Mar 0 0 54
Apr 1 0 63
May 1 0 72
Jun 2 0 79
Jul 2 0 80
Aug 2 0 79
Sep 2 0 73
Oct 1 0 63
Nov 1 0 52
Dec 1 1 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NM State Senate District 41, NM State House District 55, NM
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Schools

Loving Middle
<1 miles, S
Loving Elementary
<1 miles, SW
Loving High
<1 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

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

Carlsbad Medical Center
14 miles, N • 2.3 star
Artesia General Hospital
43 miles, N • 3.2 star
Lea Regional Medical Center
63 miles, E • 3.2 star
Nor-Lea Hospital District
64 miles, NE • 5 star
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Airports

Lea County Regional Airport
58 miles, E • 1 star
Roswell Air Center
74 miles, N • 1 star
El Paso International Airport
138 miles, W • 1.9 star
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