Loco Hills, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Lea County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
61
Population
71/sq mi density
61°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Loco Hills, NM
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
45.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
How Loco Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Loco Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Loco Hills a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
0.0% of adults in Loco Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 45.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Loco Hills has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population61
Density71/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans45.9%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty
County GDP$12,858M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,333
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$241,972
Housing Units84
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death12,673/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain15.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation3,651 ft
Education
C+Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+45.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Loco Hills was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Lea County Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 165 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.