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Hope, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Eddy County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
99 Population 81/sq mi density
$103,393 Median Income $48,248 per capita
62°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$103,393 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Hope enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,100 ft (1,250 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density81/sq mi
Coordinates32.8174°N, 104.7369°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyEddy County County
Nearest AirportSierra Blanca Regional (RUI)
64 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.9"
66% below US avg
Snowfall 3.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.60"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0526 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)9.6 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.9 / 100
Community Resilience12.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,679 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 30, 2025.

May 4, 2025 59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M5.4 133 km
Mar 26, 2020 41 km W of Mentone, Texas M5.0 139 km
Feb 15, 2025 53 km NW of Toyah, Texas M5.0 139 km
Jul 21, 2022 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.9 130 km
Feb 18, 2025 52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico M4.7 125 km
Mar 25, 2022 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.6 131 km
Jun 1, 2022 53 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico M4.6 124 km
Mar 17, 2021 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.5 134 km
Aug 11, 2022 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.5 130 km
Jun 25, 2021 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.4 133 km
Jun 6, 2022 52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico M4.3 124 km
Mar 5, 2022 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.3 135 km
Jul 28, 2021 54 km NW of Toyah, Texas M4.3 142 km
Jan 9, 2025 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.2 133 km
Jul 23, 2024 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.2 131 km
Feb 13, 2022 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.2 131 km
Feb 22, 2023 western Texas M4.2 132 km
Mar 2, 2025 51 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.2 130 km
Jul 28, 2022 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.2 131 km
Jun 8, 2022 58 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico M4.1 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

113 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 40 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2019 EF2 94 km 0
Mar 12, 2019 EF2 34 km 0
Jun 7, 1992 EF2 64 km 0
May 31, 1991 EF2 75 km 0
Jun 12, 1982 EF2 96 km 0
Apr 30, 1976 EF2 38 km 0
Aug 11, 1974 EF2 49 km 0
Jun 12, 1962 EF2 68 km 0
Apr 8, 2004 EF1 51 km 0
Jun 10, 1989 EF1 13 km 0
May 11, 1989 EF1 93 km 0
Jul 5, 1981 EF1 65 km 0
Jun 29, 1981 EF1 58 km 0
May 20, 1979 EF1 32 km 0
Apr 15, 1971 EF1 74 km 0
Jun 4, 1967 EF1 79 km 0
Aug 31, 1966 EF1 58 km 0
Jun 10, 1965 EF1 68 km 0
Jun 10, 1965 EF1 58 km 0
Apr 4, 1965 EF1 33 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (154 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Carrizozo Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,731 m (5,679 ft) -3250 154 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DONALDSON (103,326 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 DONALDSON 103,326 74 km
2011 LAST CHANCE 53,486 60 km
2008 ROCKY 48,019 44 km
2011 MAYHILL 33,563 64 km
2011 LOOP 29,771 73 km
2009 FOUR MILE 27,609 30 km
1990 BIG 24,768 84 km
2008 BONNEY 22,162 57 km
2011 BATON ROUGE COMPLEX 21,641 46 km
2011 CROOKED CREEK 19,206 32 km
2011 ACREY 18,720 49 km
2010 CAVE WF INCIDENTS 17,648 78 km
2009 PICACHO 16,411 33 km
2002 NUMBER 52 16,067 83 km
1994 YELLOWWELL 16,010 76 km
2000 SCOTTABLE 15,017 81 km
2016 COYOTE 14,517 96 km
2002 PENASCO 14,343 78 km
1998 UNNAMED 12,998 84 km
2009 FRESQUEZ 2 11,512 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 0.4 in
February 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in
March 52°F (11°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in
May 69°F (20°C) 1.1 in
June 77°F (25°C) 1.6 in
July 80°F (27°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 2.6 in Wettest
September 71°F (21°C) 2.6 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 0.6 in
December 42°F (6°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Hope has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and March the driest (0.3").

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