City safety & data profile

ClovisNM

Clovis, NM is a 39K-resident city in Curry County with a median household income of $54,820.

Curry County, New Mexico. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Clovis, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Clovis has a population larger than 73% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $169,400, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

39K
Population
Top 27%
By size
$54,820
Median income
$169,400
Median home
21.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Clovis

Clovis posts a median household income higher than 15% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Clovis area.

Top 85%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Clovis

Where Clovis income ranks nationally

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

$54,820 Bottom 15% higher than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $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 Clovis, NM beyond the headline numbers

Clovis sits inside Curry County, New Mexico, at roughly 34.40°N, -103.21°W. Population 39,480, $54,820 median household income. Median home value $169,400, median rent $988. Poverty rate 21.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Clovis's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 40.4%, then short sleep duration at 39.8%. 1 hospital in/around Clovis, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

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

Population
39,480
Clovis
Median Income
$54,820
-19% vs avg
Median Home Value
$169,400
-26% vs avg
Median Age
31.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Curry County) - Clovis'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
48K-3%
Median Income
$57,309+44%
Median Home Value
$171,200+43%
Poverty Rate
20.5%+8%
Unemployment
6.9%-5%

Economics

Economics indicators for Clovis, NM
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$988/mo
Poverty Rate
21.7% +53% vs avg
Unemployment 7.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 23.6%
Work From Home 4%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 50.2%
African American 6.6%
Asian 1.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
40.4%
Short Sleep Duration
39.8%
High Blood Pressure
33.6%
Physical Inactivity
30.5%
Lack of Health Insurance
19.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.4%
Current Smoking
15.5%
Binge Drinking
14.5%
Diabetes
13%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 56.5%
Annual Checkup 67%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.8%
Stroke
3.8%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
PLAINS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
CLOVIS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Clovis, NM?
Clovis, NM has a population of 39,480 people, located in Curry County, New Mexico.
What is the median household income in Clovis?
The median household income in Clovis, NM is $54,820 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 21.7%.
What is the median home value in Clovis?
The median home value in Clovis, NM is $169,400. Median rent is $988/month.
What are the top health concerns in Clovis?
The top health indicators in Clovis include Obesity (40.4%), Short Sleep Duration (39.8%), High Blood Pressure (33.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Clovis?
Clovis has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Clovis?
The median age in Clovis, NM is 31.9 years. 23.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Clovis, NM is located in Curry County, New Mexico. With a population of 39K and a $54,820 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Clovis area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

Nearby Cities 8

Using Clovis'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 Clovis area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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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 (Curry 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.