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    Compare Counties

    1. New Mexico
    2. Lea County

    Demographics

    Population

    71K

    Ethnicity %

    White
    35
    Black
    3
    Asian
    1
    Hispanic
    58

    Median Age

    31.8

    Density

    1 of 10

    15 / Mile²

    Avg Family Size

    3.1

    Religious

    46%

    Foreign Born

    9%

    Veterans

    7.9%

    Adult Smokers

    19%

    Adult Obesity

    36%

    Uninsured

    14%

    Excessive Drinking

    16%

    Poverty Rate

    18.4%

    Weather

    Sunlight

    7.9 hours winter dailyVery sunny

    Summer average temp

    90°F

    Winter max temp

    57°F

    Precipitation

    15 in.

    Snowfall (inches)

    4.1 (avg)

    Drought risk

    Low

    Earthquake risk

    Very Low

    Wildfire risk

    Moderate

    Tornado risk

    Low

    Hurricane risk

    Very Low

    Housing

    Home Ownership

    70%

    Median Home Price

    $167K

    Average Rent

    $1,220

    Internet over 25mbps

    66%

    Crime

    Rank: 5.0 of 10

    (crimes per 1,000 people yearly)

    Violent

    6 (4.8)

    Property

    7 (32)

    Assault

    7 (3.6)

    Larceny (theft)

    6 (23)

    Robbery

    3 (0.4)

    Burglary

    6 (7.0)

    Rape

    7 (0.68)

    Auto Theft

    6 (2.2)

    Murder

    4 (0.07)

    Arson

    1 (0.04)

    Driving deaths involving alcohol

    32%

    Politics and Law

    State politics

    Blue (Democrat)

    Abortion laws

    Legal at any stage

    Marijuana laws

    Legal for recreational use

    Gun Laws

    Permit required for concealed carry

    Democrat

    19%

    Republican

    79%

    State Tax Burden

    8.19%

    Cigarette Tax

    $2

    Jobs

    Income (per capita)

    $48,578

    Unemployment

    2.9%

    Employment

    51.7%

    Hours worked

    46.6

    Transportation

    Walkability

    unknown

    Cycling

    13

    Public Transit

    unknown

    Major Airport

    <2 hours

    Average Commute Time

    19

    Education

    K-12 Test Scores

    1 of 10  

    (avg: -0.44)

    College graduates

    14%

    Outdoors

    Natural Amenities

    4.9 / 10

    Water Area

    0.02%

    Near park?

    63%

    Beaches

    Not near the coast

    Mountains

    1-3 hours

    Tree Area

    13%