Eddy County

NM · Pop. 85,716 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Eddy County is a suburban county in NM with a population of approximately 85,716.

$/Acre: $1,418

Property Tax: 0.8%

Growing Season: 177 days

Broadband: 73%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 76.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.8%

Local Sales Tax1.05%

Combined Sales Tax5.93%

Cost of Living Index90.2

Median Household Income$38,327

Poverty Rate20.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,418

Median Home Price$190K

Acres for Sale398

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season177 days

Annual Rainfall11.7 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,612 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire8/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)229 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K898

Property Crime /100K860

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City37 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.5%

Ag EconomyModerate