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Lordsburg, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Grant County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,139 Population 254/sq mi density
$33,899 Median Income $20,007 per capita
$86,100 Home Value $217,337 Zillow
$803 Median Rent 35.7% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
503 Violent Crime/100K 1,803 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$33,899 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,100 home value, $803/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
503 violent crimes/100K (32% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lordsburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°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 11.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.3°F
14% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,268 ft (1,301 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.4 km²)
Population Density254/sq mi
Coordinates32.3438°N, 108.7021°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyGrant County County
Nearest AirportSafford Regional (SAD)
65 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.3"
70% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.28"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability88.6 / 100
Community Resilience7.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

75 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.6 on May 9, 2025.

Jun 29, 2014 13 km SW of Franklin, Arizona M5.3 51 km
Jun 29, 2014 12 km S of Franklin, Arizona M4.0 45 km
Feb 8, 2015 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.9 134 km
Jul 3, 2014 11 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.9 45 km
Jun 29, 2014 16 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 48 km
Aug 5, 2021 24 km SSE of Animas, New Mexico M3.6 67 km
Jul 9, 2014 13 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 43 km
Jul 10, 2014 16 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 43 km
Jul 12, 2014 17 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 43 km
Jul 11, 2014 5 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 53 km
Oct 8, 2012 32 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico M3.6 126 km
May 24, 2010 27 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona M3.6 117 km
May 24, 2010 24 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona M3.6 115 km
Oct 29, 2012 35 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico M3.5 129 km
Jul 6, 2014 Arizona M3.5 49 km
Jun 30, 2014 19 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.5 44 km
Jul 11, 2014 12 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.5 49 km
Apr 22, 2020 28 km SSW of Rodeo, New Mexico M3.5 93 km
Jun 29, 2014 14 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.5 41 km
Jun 29, 2014 10 km SW of Franklin, Arizona M3.4 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

10 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 12, 1957 EF3 59 km 0
Aug 13, 1989 EF1 73 km 0
Aug 19, 1979 EF1 62 km 0
Aug 9, 1971 EF1 90 km 0
Jun 15, 1967 EF1 63 km 0
Jun 15, 1961 EF1 39 km 0
Oct 7, 2015 EF0 35 km 0
Sep 6, 2007 EF0 39 km 0
Oct 15, 2005 EF0 52 km 0
Jul 31, 1979 EF0 67 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HORSESHOE 2 (226,079 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 HORSESHOE 2 226,079 73 km
2021 JOHNSON 95,808 97 km
2011 MILLER 84,760 99 km
2018 OK BAR 60,456 93 km
1994 FLAT COMPLEX 34,859 98 km
2002 WALNUT 30,388 87 km
1989 GRAY 28,758 86 km
1993 LINCH 27,546 98 km
1994 RATTLESNAKE 25,238 76 km
2006 ADOBE 20,089 82 km
2020 GOOD 19,507 99 km
2008 CENTER PEAK 19,443 94 km
2009 HOG 18,086 97 km
2000 BLOODGOOD 17,656 96 km
1989 WHITLOCK 16,986 56 km
1996 LOOKOUT 15,010 100 km
2011 GODFREY 13,536 73 km
1989 SHELLY 12,126 84 km
2020 TADPOLE 11,402 79 km
2006 SKATES 11,285 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 0.9 in
February 46°F (8°C) 0.7 in
March 51°F (10°C) 0.7 in
April 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in Driest
May 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 2.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 2.2 in
September 71°F (22°C) 1.6 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 0.7 in
December 41°F (5°C) 1.2 in Coldest

Lordsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.3") and April the driest (0.2").

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