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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
$209,664 Zillow
$1,132
Median Rent
27.7% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
673
Violent Crime/100K
4,329 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$65,691 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,700 home value, $1,132/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
673 violent crimes/100K (77% 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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. 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 37.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
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 | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in |
Hobbs has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.4").