Curry County , New Mexico
Population: 47,932 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $56,259 Home $160,800 Rent $987/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 47,932 residents, Curry County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for New Mexico and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Curry County at 41%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$56,259
Median Income
household
$160,800
Home Value
median
$987/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $56,259 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,959 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.9% |
| Median Home Value | $160,800 |
| Median Gross Rent | $987/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 61.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 38.7% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 47,932 |
| Median Age | 31.9 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 21.3% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
40.5%
Obesity
12.4%
Diabetes
15.1%
Smoking
32.2%
High Blood Pressure
28.5%
No Physical Activity
24.4%
Depression
38.3%
Insufficient Sleep
67.0%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 61.8 · 62th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
58.91
🔥 Wildfire
95.71
❄️ Winter Storm
95.35
🌍 Earthquake
32.41
☀️ Drought
98.03
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