Luna County

NM · Pop. 150,912 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Luna County is a mixed county in NM with a population of approximately 150,912.

$/Acre: $3,754

Property Tax: 0.8%

Growing Season: 132 days

Broadband: 60%

Safety: 3/10

Density: 198.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.8%

Local Sales Tax1.17%

Combined Sales Tax6.05%

Cost of Living Index101.1

Median Household Income$44,789

Poverty Rate18.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,754

Median Home Price$352K

Acres for Sale2972

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season132 days

Annual Rainfall8.7 inches

Avg Summer High95°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,135 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought7/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)214 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)6.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K930

Property Crime /100K772

Overall Safety3/10

Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital38.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage60%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City55 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%

Ag EconomyWeak