Life In Lea County, New Mexico
Located in Southeastern New Mexico, Lea County encompasses the communities of Buckeye, Caprock, Eunice, Hobbs, Humble City, Jal, Knowles, Lovington, McDonald, Maljamar, Monument, Oil Center, and Tatum. A leader in the natural gas, oil, agriculture, and dairy industries, Lea County offers a relaxed, family friendly environment.
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Population
74,455
Internet Speed Rating
1000 Mbps
Closest Airport
Lea County Regional Airport • 30 mi
Weather (High/Low)
94 / 28
Median Home Value (3BR, 2BA)
$215,905
Lea County: FUN FACT
Established in 1917, Lea County was named after Captain Joseph Calloway Lea of the New Mexico Military Institute. Early settlers lived sparsely as the county offered no access to naturally flowing water or major transportation outlets. Today, the area is known for one of the most valuable oil fields in the world, discovered in Hobbs in 1928.
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