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Hobbs, NM

Founded 1907Lea CountyElev. 1,104 m
Population
39,887
Median home
$180,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
19
Sex offenders
4

Overview

About Hobbs

Hobbs is home to roughly 39,887 residents. Hobbs was founded in 1907 and sits in Lea County. The median age is 31.7 and the median household income is $65,691. Homes carry a median value of $180,700, and about 63% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (61.9%). Around 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
39,887
Median age
31.7
Median household income
$65,691
Per-capita income
$33,083
Poverty rate
20.5%
High-school grad or higher
75.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
Unemployment
6.6%
Avg. commute
24.9 min
Work from home
2.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White29.2%
Hispanic or Latino61.9%
Black5.2%
Asian0.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts26.8%
Sales & office21.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance19.8%
Production, transportation & material moving19.7%
Service12.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$180,700
Median gross rent
$1,132/mo
Owner-occupied
62.8%
Median year built
1977
Households
14,077
Avg. household size
2.71

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Hobbs has 19 public schools — 13 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading27%
Math8%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

HOBBS HIGHHighGrades 9–12
LAE COUNTY CORRECTIONSHighGrades 8–12
HEIZER MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
HIGHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
HOUSTON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–9
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5
BROADMOOR ELEMENTARYElementary
COLLEGE LANE ELEMENTARYElementary
CORONADO ELEMENTARYElementary
EDISON ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5
MILLS ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5
MURRAY ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5
SANGER ELEMENTARYElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime130% above national
Hobbs886
New Mexico795
United States386
↑ 46% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime158% above national
Hobbs5,031
New Mexico3,102
United States1,952
↑ 31% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Hobbs Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Hobbs.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Lea County
HailRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
WildfireRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Hobbs is in Lea County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Hobbs was founded in 1907 and sits in Lea County. Elevation ~1,104 m.

Map of Hobbs
Hobbs, NM
Where Hobbs is
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Notable people from Hobbs
Bill BridgesDamion JamesRyan BinghamColt McCoyTimmy SmithDiane DenishRonald RossMike MayRandy FullerScott Terry
People searches in Hobbs
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Nearby cities
Lovington (18 mi)Eunice (20 mi)Carlsbad (67 mi)Artesia (74 mi)Roswell (91 mi)Portales (101 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Hobbs, NM (4)

Public sex-offender registry records for Hobbs, New Mexico.

Raul Perez, 81
Hobbs · 88240
AKA Gilberto Carrillo, Cisco Perez
John William Moore Iv, 51
Hobbs · 88240
AKA John Moore, John W Moore
Robert Estrada Hernandez, 86
Hobbs · 88240
AKA Robert Hernandez, Robert E Hernandez
Robert Hernandez, 86
Hobbs · 88240
AKA Robert E Hernandez, Robert Estrada Hernandez

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Hobbs — frequently asked

What is the population of Hobbs, New Mexico?
Hobbs has a population of about 39,887, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Hobbs?
The median home value in Hobbs is $180,700, and the median gross rent is $1,132/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Hobbs safe? What is the crime rate?
Hobbs Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 886 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Hobbs face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Lea County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including hail, lightning, wildfire.
How many schools are in Hobbs?
Hobbs has 19 public schools (13 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Hobbs?
Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near Hobbs. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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