Livingston Wheeler, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Eddy County County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
643 Population 390/sq mi density
$164,300 Home Value $242,280 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Livingston Wheeler, NM

At a Glance

Home Value
$164,300
42% below
Zillow: $242,280
Bachelor's Degree+
8.5%
75% below
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
11.1%
208% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Livingston Wheeler Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Livingston Wheeler's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
58%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
308%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Livingston Wheeler a Good Place to Live?

D
1.7 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Livingston Wheeler is $164,300 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,280. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Education

8.5% of adults in Livingston Wheeler hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Livingston Wheeler has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.

Data Overview

People

Population643
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density390/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans25.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$29,567
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$11,319M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,470

Housing

Home Value$164,300
Rent
Ownership77.0%
Zillow$242,280
Housing Units364
Rent Burden23.4%

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death12,798/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain12.0 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation3,110 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute13 min
Broadband68.4%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Livingston Wheeler was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Lea County Regional (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 159 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.