Curry County, NM

Living in Curry County

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Bikeability 20
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Walkability 24
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Commute 97
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Public Transit 10
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Affordability 90
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Public Safety 52
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Airports 7
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Hospitals 40
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Colleges 15
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Schools 32
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Residents

50k Population +2.8k (2010–19)
32  y Median Age
19% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
64% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black5%
Caucasian48%
Hispanic or Latino42%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate27%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$45k Median Household Income +$7k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty
17  mi Average Commute
79% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector67%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Military5%
Sales and office19%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$125k Median Home Value +$26k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$678 Median Monthly Rent +$238 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity50%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas44%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Curry County

United States45
New Mexico61

Property Crime in Curry County

United States48
New Mexico62

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (27%)(69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump68%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 37 1 3
Feb 41 0 2
Mar 48 1 1
Apr 56 1 0
May 65 2 0
Jun 74 3 0
Jul 77 2 0
Aug 76 3 0
Sep 69 2 0
Oct 58 2 0
Nov 46 1 1
Dec 37 1 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Curry County

Inland Flooding62
Tornado15
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Curry County, NM

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Curry County, NM

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Ascension Academy
89 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Curry County, NM

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Curry County, NM

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Airports

Airports near Curry County, NM

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Roswell Air Center
111 miles, SW
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