City safety & data profile

HobbsNM

Hobbs, NM is a 38K-resident city in Lea County with a median household income of $64,021.

Lea County, New Mexico. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Hobbs, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Hobbs has a population larger than 72% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $191,300, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

38K
Population
Top 28%
By size
$64,021
Median income
$191,300
Median home
19.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Hobbs

Hobbs posts a median household income higher than 28% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Hobbs area.

Top 72%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Hobbs

Where Hobbs income ranks nationally

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

$64,021 Bottom 28% higher than 28% 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 Hobbs, NM beyond the headline numbers

Hobbs sits inside Lea County, New Mexico, at roughly 32.70°N, -103.14°W. Population 38,416, $64,021 median household income. Median home value $191,300, median rent $1,112. Poverty rate 19.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Hobbs's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 36.7%, then short sleep duration at 33.6%. 1 hospital in/around Hobbs, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

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

Population
38,416
Hobbs
Median Income
$64,021
-6% vs avg
Median Home Value
$191,300
-16% vs avg
Median Age
32.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Lea County) - Hobbs'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
74K+12%
Median Income
$68,015+34%
Median Home Value
$184,000+89%
Poverty Rate
18.7%+25%
Unemployment
6.9%-18%

Economics

Economics indicators for Hobbs, NM
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,112/mo
Poverty Rate
19.7% +39% vs avg
Unemployment 6.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 17.3%
Work From Home 2.3%
Public Transit 0.3%

Population

White 39.3%
African American 5.4%
Asian 1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
36.7%
Short Sleep Duration
33.6%
High Blood Pressure
30.7%
Physical Inactivity
29.1%
Lack of Health Insurance
21.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.9%
Binge Drinking
16.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.1%
Current Smoking
14.7%
Diabetes
11.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 53.9%
Annual Checkup 64%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.6%
Stroke
3.2%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
COVENANT HEALTH HOBBS HOSPITAL
HOBBS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Hobbs, NM? ▼
Hobbs, NM has a population of 38,416 people, located in Lea County, New Mexico.
What is the median household income in Hobbs? ▼
The median household income in Hobbs, NM is $64,021 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 19.7%.
What is the median home value in Hobbs? ▼
The median home value in Hobbs, NM is $191,300. Median rent is $1,112/month.
What are the top health concerns in Hobbs? ▼
The top health indicators in Hobbs include Obesity (36.7%), Short Sleep Duration (33.6%), High Blood Pressure (30.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Hobbs? ▼
Hobbs has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Hobbs? ▼
The median age in Hobbs, NM is 32.5 years. 17.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Hobbs, NM is located in Lea County, New Mexico. With a population of 38K and a $64,021 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 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Hobbs area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Hobbs'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 Hobbs 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.
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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 (Lea County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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