Lovington, NM

Living in Lovington

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Bikeability 23
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Walkability 28
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Commute 60
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Public Transit 9
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Affordability 85
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Public Safety 54
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 61
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Colleges 26
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Schools 5
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Residents

11k Population +847 (2010–19)
31  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
8% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
75% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years28%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Black2%
Caucasian25%
Hispanic or Latino72%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school32%
High school graduate31%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree2%

Households

Family household75%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$52k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector79%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance26%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van97%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$117k Median Home Value +$46k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$706 Median Monthly Rent +$287 (2010–19)
60% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home19%
Boat, RV, etc2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196923%
Built 1950 to 195928%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity41%
LP gas1%
Utility gas57%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lovington

United States45
New Mexico61
Lea County50

Property Crime in Lovington

United States48
New Mexico62
Lea County71

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (25%)(71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump67%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 42 1 2
Feb 46 1 1
Mar 53 1 0
Apr 61 1 0
May 70 2 0
Jun 78 2 0
Jul 80 2 0
Aug 79 2 0
Sep 72 2 0
Oct 62 1 0
Nov 51 1 1
Dec 42 1 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lovington

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding64
Tornado16
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lovington, NM

Private Schools

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Colleges

Colleges near Lovington, NM

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lovington, NM

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Memorial Hospital
43 miles, E

Airports

Airports near Lovington, NM

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Roswell Air Center
73 miles, W
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