State Senate District 42, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
49,249 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$84,717 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$222,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$463 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,127 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

New Mexico
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 1 42
Feb 0 1 46
Mar 0 0 53
Apr 1 0 61
May 1 0 70
Jun 2 0 77
Jul 2 0 79
Aug 2 0 78
Sep 2 0 72
Oct 1 0 62
Nov 1 0 50
Dec 1 1 42

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 69% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Taylor Middle
28 miles, E • 1.4 star
Lovington Freshman Academy
28 miles, E • 2.3 star
Lovington High
28 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Colleges

University of the Southwest
38 miles, SE • 1.9 star
New Mexico State University-Carlsbad
38 miles, SW • 1.9 star
New Mexico Junior College
38 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Nor-Lea Hospital District
29 miles, E • 5 star
Artesia General Hospital
34 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Carlsbad Medical Center
37 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Lea Regional Medical Center
38 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Lea County Regional Airport
37 miles, SE • 1 star
Roswell Air Center
51 miles, NW • 1 star
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