At a Glance
Median Income
$49,795
$29,566 per capita
Home Value
$164,900
Zillow: $164,374
Median Rent
$749/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
517/100K
2,652/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.5%
69.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
13.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
18.3% smoking rate
How Eunice Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eunice's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eunice a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Eunice residents earn a median household income of $49,795 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,566. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,195 business establishments, including 165 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eunice is $164,900 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,374. Median rent is $749/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Eunice reports 517 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,652/100K.
Education
3.5% of adults in Eunice hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% below the national average).
69.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eunice has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population2,989
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density731/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born12.1%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$49,795
Per Capita$29,566
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty13.4%
County GDP$12,858M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,333
Housing
A+
Home Value$164,900
Rent$749
Ownership76.9%
Zillow$164,374
Housing Units1,400
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent517/100K
Property2,652/100K
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death12,673/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain15.6 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation3,423 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.5%
High School+69.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute20 min
Broadband79.0%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Eunice was founded in 1908.
The median home in Eunice was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Lea County Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
12.1% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 165 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.