City safety & data profile

LovingtonNM

Lovington, NM is a 12K-resident city in Lea County with a median household income of $68,821.

Lea County, New Mexico. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Lovington, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Lovington has a population larger than 12% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $166,100, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

12K
Population
Top 88%
By size
$68,821
Median income
$166,100
Median home
25%
Poverty rate

The read on Lovington

Lovington posts a median household income higher than 35% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Lovington area.

Top 65%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Lovington

Where Lovington income ranks nationally

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

$68,821 Bottom 35% higher than 35% 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 Lovington, NM beyond the headline numbers

Lovington sits inside Lea County, New Mexico, at roughly 32.94°N, -103.35°W. Population 11,800, $68,821 median household income. Median home value $166,100, median rent $1,014. Poverty rate 25%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Lovington's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 39.4%, then physical inactivity at 34.1%. 1 hospital in/around Lovington, 0 with an ER.

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

Population
11,800
Lovington
Median Income
$68,821
Near average
Median Home Value
$166,100
-27% vs avg
Median Age
32
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Lea County) - Lovington'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 Lovington, NM
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,014/mo
Poverty Rate
25% +76% vs avg
Unemployment 7.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 8.4%
Work From Home 8.9%
Public Transit 0.8%

Population

White 44.8%
African American 1.3%
Asian 3.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
39.4%
Physical Inactivity
34.1%
Short Sleep Duration
33.9%
High Blood Pressure
33.3%
Lack of Health Insurance
25.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
17.1%
Current Smoking
16.2%
Binge Drinking
15.1%
Diabetes
13.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 50.8%
Annual Checkup 64.6%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.6%
Stroke
3.7%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Lovington, NM? ▼
Lovington, NM has a population of 11,800 people, located in Lea County, New Mexico.
What is the median household income in Lovington? ▼
The median household income in Lovington, NM is $68,821 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 25%.
What is the median home value in Lovington? ▼
The median home value in Lovington, NM is $166,100. Median rent is $1,014/month.
What are the top health concerns in Lovington? ▼
The top health indicators in Lovington include Obesity (39.4%), Physical Inactivity (34.1%), Short Sleep Duration (33.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Lovington? ▼
Lovington has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Lovington? ▼
The median age in Lovington, NM is 32 years. 8.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Lovington, NM is located in Lea County, New Mexico. With a population of 12K and a $68,821 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and physical inactivity. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Lovington 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 Lovington'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 Lovington 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 (Lea County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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