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Lovington, NM

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Lovington, NM

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Demographics

Predominantly HispanicSimpson's Diversity Index: 47
Population11,444
Foreign Born13.7%
Population Density1,022people per mi²
Median Age33.0 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

78/100

22% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Lovington, New Mexico

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $17k$32k
Comfortable $32k$47k
Luxury $95k+$147k+
Elite (Top 5%) $111k+$173k+
Affordability Ratio

145%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A-
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean81%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
15
Positive
29
Poor
5
Negative
3

Groceries

1 within 10 miles

0.7mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

1.5mi

Airport

Helipad

1.5mi

Post Office

USPS — Hobbs, NM

19.8mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf0 
Camping20Nearest 63.3 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range1Nearest 0.1 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
F
Distressed

A low-income area with significant economic hardship. Household wealth and educational attainment are well below national averages.

Median HHI
$67k-3.9%
10% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$272k
58% below US avg
College Educated
9.6%
73% below US avg
WFH
9.4%
34% below US avg
Homeownership
71.5%
9% above US avg
Median Home
$163k
42% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C+
Moderate

Crime rates similar to the national median for U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
13.5
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−14.9%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−17.7%
Homicide
0.09 / 1k Residents2% above state avg
Robbery
0.09 / 1k Residents83% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.74 / 1k Residents44% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−12.0%
Burglary
4.19 / 1k Residents9% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
4.87 / 1k Residents67% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.11 / 1k Residents64% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+3Tilts Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Lovington, New Mexico
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C
Weak10.2% of income
Property Rights
D
WeakIJ Grade D
Firearm Rights
B-
GoodFPC Grade B-
Homeschooling
C+
WeakModerate regulation

Energy independence: Net exporter (250% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Hardiness Zone7B~8°F min
Growing Season228 days317 frost-free
Annual Rainfall9.7"
Elevation3,911 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great1700 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,022/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B
Fair1 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 183 mi · coast 309 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$45.2M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityLubbock257k people are 97 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital240 miSanta Fe, NM
Nearest Prison14 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T11:37:09.000Z

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