Harding County

NM · Pop. 33,300 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Harding County is a suburban county in NM with a population of approximately 33,300.

$/Acre: $1,825

Property Tax: 0.8%

Growing Season: 212 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 92.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.8%

Local Sales Tax1.93%

Combined Sales Tax6.81%

Cost of Living Index92.8

Median Household Income$86,544

Poverty Rate10.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,825

Median Home Price$225K

Acres for Sale2651

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season212 days

Annual Rainfall19 inches

Avg Summer High96°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation1,800 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought8/10

Wildfire8/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)288 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K774

Property Crime /100K720

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City37 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.3%

Ag EconomyModerate