Hobbs, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Lea County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
39,887
Population
1,510/sq mi density
$65,691
Median Income
$33,083 per capita
$180,700
Home Value
$216,560 Zillow
$1,132
Median Rent
27.7% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
790
Violent Crime/100K
3,762 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$65,691 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,700 home value, $1,132/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
790 violent crimes/100K (108% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Hobbs enjoys a temperate climate with 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 13.8 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,642 ft (1,110 m) |
| Area | 7.3 sq mi (18.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,510/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7291°N, 103.1608°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Lea County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lea County Regional (HOB) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 70.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 5 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0485 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 9.1 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 66.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 0.5 in |
Hobbs has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.5").