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