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Lovington, NM

Lovington is a city in, and the county seat of, Lea County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 11,009 at the 2010 census, up from 9,471 in 2000.

Lea County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2020 census, its population was 74,455.

Its county seat is Lovington. It is both west and north of the Texas state line. Lea County comprises the Hobbs, NM micropolitan statistical area.

Lovington is located slightly north of the center of Lea County. According to the United States Census Bureau, Lovington has a total area of 11.4 square miles (29.5 km²), of which 0.03 square miles (0.08 km²), or 0.26%, are water.

The median household income was $26,458 and the median family income was $30,064. Males had a median income of $28,547 versus $19,826 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,752. About 20.1% of families and 22.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.1% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.

US 82 passes through the center of town, leading west 64 miles (103 km) to Artesia and northeast 35 miles (56 km) to Plains, Texas. New Mexico State Road 18 leads southeast from Lovington 21 miles (34 km) to Hobbs, the largest city in Lea County. State Road 83 leads east 18 miles (29 km) to the Texas border, where Texas State Highway 83 continues east 14 miles (23 km) to Denver City, Texas. The Texas & New Mexico Railway provides freight service. Lovington is the northern terminus of this line.

Lovington places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. The Nor-Lea Hospital District and Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital provide comprehensive medical services, including emergency care, surgery, and rehabilitation. For fitness lovers, Anytime Fitness and Planet Fitness provide a wide range of gym equipment and classes. For those seeking relaxation, the Love's Healing Touch offers therapeutic massages and spa treatments. Lovington Wellness Center is ideal for swimming and water-based exercise with its swimming pool. Lovington City Parks & Recreation is great for outdoor activities and family gatherings.

The top sites in Lovington, NM are the Western Heritage Museum and Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame, Rockwind Community Links, and Hobbs Community Playhouse.

Population: 11,268 (2022). Elevation: 3,925 ft (1,196 m). Area: 8.9 sq mi (23.1 km²). ZIP Code: 88260. Area Code: 575.

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What is Lovington, NM known for?

Although it was rapidly industrialized after the discovery of oil, Lovington and Lea County are proud of their ranching history and share it at the Western Heritage and Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame in Lea County. This esteemed institution pays homage to the region's rich history of ranching, honoring those who have made enduring contributions to the realms of rodeo and ranching. Through its exhibits and displays, the Hall of Fame serves as a testament to the enduring spirit of the community and its steadfast commitment to preserving its Western heritage for generations to come.

What is the crime rate in Lovington, NM?

The crime rate in Lovington is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 23 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Lovington is 1 in 43. Based on FBI crime data, Lovington is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to New Mexico, Lovington has a crime rate that is higher than 80% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

What are the demographics of Lovington, NM?

Lovington, NM is home to a population of 11.5k people, from which 85.7% are citizens. As of 2022, 18.8% of Lovington, NM residents were born outside of the country (2.16k people). In 2022, there were 1.53 times more White (Hispanic) residents (4.57k people) in Lovington, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3k White (Non-Hispanic) and 2.31k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Lovington

Blog Hellotds

Neighborhoodscout

Data USA

Western Heritage Museum and Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame

Rockwind Community Links

Hobbs Community Playhouse

Nor-Lea Hospital District

Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital

Anytime Fitness

Planet Fitness

Love's Healing Touch

Lovington Wellness Center

Lovington City Parks & Recreation

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