Curry County

NM · Pop. 61,934 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Curry County is a mixed county in NM with a population of approximately 61,934.

$/Acre: $2,263
Property Tax: 0.8%
Growing Season: 171 days
Broadband: 32%
Safety: 4/10
Density: 106.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.8%
Local Sales Tax1.65%
Combined Sales Tax6.53%
Cost of Living Index94.9
Median Household Income$74,018
Poverty Rate18.3%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,263
Median Home Price$303K
Acres for Sale3736
Building CodeFull IBC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season171 days
Annual Rainfall8.3 inches
Avg Summer High93°F
Avg Winter Low33°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation3,763 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought7/10
Wildfire7/10
Tornado3/10
Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)108 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)6.2
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K783
Property Crime /100K820
Overall Safety4/10
Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital27.8 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage32%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town9 miles
Nearest City53 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby32%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%
Ag EconomyWeak