At a Glance
Median Income
$49,795
$29,566 per capita
Home Value
$164,900
Zillow: $159,928
Median Rent
$749/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
33/100K
1,869/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.5%
69.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
13.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
330 sunny days/yr
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+
2.6 / 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 5.3% (47% 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 $159,928. 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 33 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,869/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population2,989
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density731/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,795
Per Capita$29,566
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty13.4%
County GDP$12,858M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,333
Housing
A+
Home Value$164,900
Rent$749
Ownership76.9%
Zillow$159,928
Housing Units1,400
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent33/100K
Property1,869/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault33/100K
Burglary1,001/100K
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death12,673/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.2 in/yr
AQI37 (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.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 165 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
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