City safety & data profile

CarlsbadNM

Carlsbad, NM is a 29K-resident city in Eddy County with a median household income of $72,306.

Eddy County, New Mexico. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Carlsbad, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Carlsbad has a population larger than 62% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $200,000, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

29K
Population
Top 38%
By size
$72,306
Median income
$200,000
Median home
13.8%
Poverty rate

The read on Carlsbad

Carlsbad posts a median household income higher than 40% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Carlsbad area.

Top 60%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Carlsbad

Where Carlsbad income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$72,306 Bottom 40% higher than 40% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NM $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Carlsbad, NM beyond the headline numbers

Carlsbad sits inside Eddy County, New Mexico, at roughly 32.42°N, -104.23°W. Population 28,957, $72,306 median household income. Median home value $200,000, median rent $1,236. Poverty rate 13.8%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Carlsbad's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 39.8%, then obesity at 39.5%. 1 hospital in/around Carlsbad, 1/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Carlsbad from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
28,957
Carlsbad
Median Income
$72,306
+6% vs avg
Median Home Value
$200,000
-12% vs avg
Median Age
36.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Eddy County) - Carlsbad's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
61K+13%
Median Income
$78,426+60%
Median Home Value
$212,600+93%
Poverty Rate
13.8%+10%
Unemployment
5.5%-35%

Economics

Economics indicators for Carlsbad, NM
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,236/mo
Poverty Rate
13.8% -3% vs avg
Unemployment 5.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 19.2%
Work From Home 5.7%
Public Transit 0.3%

Population

White 51.2%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
39.8%
Obesity
39.5%
High Blood Pressure
31.7%
Physical Inactivity
27%
Lack of Health Insurance
17.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.2%
Binge Drinking
15.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.8%
Current Smoking
13.6%
Diabetes
11.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 57.5%
Annual Checkup 65.7%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.9%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.2%
Stroke
3.3%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
Average Rating
1/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
CARLSBAD MEDICAL CENTER
CARLSBAD · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Carlsbad, NM? ▼
Carlsbad, NM has a population of 28,957 people, located in Eddy County, New Mexico.
What is the median household income in Carlsbad? ▼
The median household income in Carlsbad, NM is $72,306 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 13.8%.
What is the median home value in Carlsbad? ▼
The median home value in Carlsbad, NM is $200,000. Median rent is $1,236/month.
What are the top health concerns in Carlsbad? ▼
The top health indicators in Carlsbad include Short Sleep Duration (39.8%), Obesity (39.5%), High Blood Pressure (31.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Carlsbad? ▼
Carlsbad has 1 hospital with an average rating of 1/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Carlsbad? ▼
The median age in Carlsbad, NM is 36.7 years. 19.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Carlsbad, NM is located in Eddy County, New Mexico. With a population of 29K and a $72,306 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 1/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Carlsbad area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Carlsbad's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Carlsbad area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Carlsbad against New Mexico peers on any ranking lens. Explore New Mexico

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Eddy County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.